How are homes heated in Madison Township (Fairfield County), OH?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Madison Township (Fairfield County), used by 41.4% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.6% heat with utility gas.

27.2% heat with electricity.

8.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
6.6% (±6.8 points)
Electricity
27.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
8.7%

Heating fuel in Madison Township (Fairfield County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMadison Township (Fairfield County)Fairfield CountyOhioUnited States
Utility gas6.6% (±6.8 points)59.8%64.0%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.8.7% (±11.9 points)1.4%1.7%3.9%
Electricity27.2% (±13.2 points)29.2%26.0%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)41.4% (±13.3 points)7.5%5.6%4.9%
Wood7.8% (±9.4 points)1.2%1.4%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±7.4 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel2.7% (±4.5 points)0.3%0.7%0.5%
No fuel used5.6% (±5.5 points)0.5%0.5%1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Madison Township (Fairfield County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fairfield County (1.4%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Madison Township (Fairfield County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fairfield County (29.2%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Madison Township (Fairfield County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Madison Township (Fairfield County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Madison Township (Fairfield County)—27.2% (±13.2 points)—
Good Hope Township5.3 mi41.4% (±13.8 points)Not measurably different
Amanda5.3 mi10.7% (±7.9 points)Lower
Hocking Township5.7 mi32.7% (±9.7 points)Not measurably different
Perry Township (Hocking County)5.7 mi32.6% (±9.9 points)Not measurably different
Clearcreek Township6.1 mi32.0% (±8.7 points)Not measurably different
Tarlton6.6 mi6.9% (±11.7 points)Lower
Sugar Grove6.9 mi16.3% (±12.7 points)Not measurably different
Berne Township7.6 mi27.3% (±7.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Amanda, OH (10.7%), Tarlton, OH (6.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Fairfield County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Madison Township (Fairfield County)8.7% (±11.9 points)
2Amanda Township (Fairfield County)8.3% (±5.7 points)
3Hocking Township7.2% (±4.2 points)
4Liberty Township (Fairfield County)4.4% (±2.3 points)
5Berne Township4.3% (±2.8 points)
6 (tie)Clearcreek Township3.3% (±4.1 points)
6 (tie)Richland Township (Fairfield County)3.3% (±5.0 points)

Showing 7 of 28 places in Fairfield County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Madison Township (Fairfield County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Madison Township (Fairfield County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Madison Township (Fairfield County), used by 41.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Madison Township (Fairfield County) heat with oil?

8.7% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Madison Township (Fairfield County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Madison Township (Fairfield County) have electric heat?

27.2% (±13.2 points) of occupied homes in Madison Township (Fairfield County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Madison township, Fairfield County, Ohio (county subdivision:46382, in state:39 county:045).

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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