How are homes heated in Marion Township (Hardin County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Hardin County), used by 50.0% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.8% heat with electricity.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.0% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 23.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Marion Township (Hardin County)
| Fuel used most | Marion Township (Hardin County) | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% (±8.8 points) | 45.9% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.8% (±8.9 points) | 23.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.6% (±8.9 points) | 23.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 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 Marion Township (Hardin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hardin County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Marion Township (Hardin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hardin County (23.4%).
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 Marion Township (Hardin County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township (Hardin County) | — | 23.8% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Alger | 1.4 mi | 27.2% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| McGuffey | 2.0 mi | 22.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ada | 4.9 mi | 34.5% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrod | 5.2 mi | 18.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 5.4 mi | 37.7% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Auglaize Township (Allen County) | 5.5 mi | 11.1% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Cessna Township | 6.3 mi | 6.3% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Roundhead Township | 7.4 mi | 24.9% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auglaize Township (Allen County), OH (11.1%), Cessna Township, OH (6.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Liberty Township (Hardin County), OH (37.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Patterson | 1.8% (±3.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Ada | 1.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Alger | 0.9% (±1.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Hale Township | 0.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 13 | Forest | 0.6% (±1.2 points) |
| 14 | Marion Township (Hardin County) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Dunkirk | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Kenton | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | McGuffey | 0.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Ridgeway | 0.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Buck Township | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Cessna Township | 0.0% (±19.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Hardin 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 Marion Township (Hardin County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Hardin County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Hardin County), used by 50.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marion Township (Hardin County) heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Hardin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marion Township (Hardin County) have electric heat?
23.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Hardin 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 Marion township, Hardin County, Ohio (county subdivision:47712, in state:39 county:065).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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