How are homes heated in Mason Township, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mason Township, used by 62.1% (±20.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
15.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±11.7 points)
- Electricity
- 15.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mason Township
| Fuel used most | Mason Township | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 41.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.9% (±13.9 points) | 42.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 62.1% (±20.9 points) | 14.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 21.9% (±20.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Mason Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Mason Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lawrence County (42.4%).
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 Mason Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Township | — | 15.9% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Aid Township | 5.8 mi | 14.7% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Township (Lawrence County) | 5.9 mi | 47.6% (±17.6 points) | Higher |
| Guyan Township | 5.9 mi | 41.5% (±15.4 points) | Higher |
| Walnut Township (Gallia County) | 6.2 mi | 4.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crown City | 7.6 mi | 71.4% (±13.8 points) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Lawrence County) | 7.8 mi | 39.1% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rome Township (Lawrence County) | 9.1 mi | 53.6% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Symmes Township (Lawrence County) | 9.3 mi | 16.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Windsor Township (Lawrence County), OH (47.6%), Guyan Township, OH (41.5%), Crown City, OH (71.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Hanging Rock | 0.0% (±39.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ironton | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Aid Township | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lawrence Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mason Township | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rome Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Symmes Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±30.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Upper Township | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±23.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Windsor Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 Mason Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mason Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mason Township, used by 62.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mason Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Mason Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mason Township have electric heat?
15.9% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes in Mason Township 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 Mason township, Lawrence County, Ohio (county subdivision:48174, in state:39 county:087).
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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Figures last updated on .