How are homes heated in Marion Township (Marion County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Marion County), used by 74.6% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% heat with electricity.
0.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.6% (±2.6 points)
- Electricity
- 22.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.1%
Heating fuel in Marion Township (Marion County)
| Fuel used most | Marion Township (Marion County) | Marion County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.6% (±2.6 points) | 61.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.5% (±2.6 points) | 23.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 11.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 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 (Marion County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Marion County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Marion Township (Marion County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marion County (23.7%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Marion Township (Marion County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township (Marion County) | — | 22.5% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Marion | 0.5 mi | 20.5% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Prairie Township | 4.5 mi | 31.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Marion County) | 5.2 mi | 25.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claridon Township (Marion County) | 6.0 mi | 30.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Island Township | 6.1 mi | 21.7% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Camp | 6.3 mi | 19.6% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morral | 7.4 mi | 18.4% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Marion County) | 7.8 mi | 17.1% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Big Island Township | 5.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 | Grand Prairie Township | 5.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 5 | Green Camp Township | 2.5% (±3.8 points) |
| 6 | Pleasant Township (Marion County) | 1.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 7 | Claridon Township (Marion County) | 1.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 8 | Green Camp | 0.7% (±1.4 points) |
| 9 | Marion Township (Marion County) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Caledonia | 0.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | La Rue | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Marion | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Morral | 0.0% (±18.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | New Bloomington | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Prospect | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Marion 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 (Marion County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Marion County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Marion County), used by 74.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marion Township (Marion County) heat with oil?
0.1% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Marion County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marion Township (Marion County) have electric heat?
22.5% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Marion 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, Marion County, Ohio (county subdivision:47768, in state:39 county:101).
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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