How are homes heated in Milford Township (Knox County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Milford Township (Knox County), used by 45.2% (±13.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.8% heat with utility gas.
30.7% heat with electricity.
7.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.8% (±7.2 points)
- Electricity
- 30.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.8%
Heating fuel in Milford Township (Knox County)
| Fuel used most | Milford Township (Knox County) | Knox County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.8% (±7.2 points) | 55.3% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.8% (±7.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.7% (±14.0 points) | 18.8% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 45.2% (±13.4 points) | 14.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.0% (±5.9 points) | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.6 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 Milford Township (Knox County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Knox County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Milford Township (Knox County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Knox County (18.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Milford Township (Knox County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Township (Knox County) | — | 30.7% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Miller Township | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Centerburg | 4.6 mi | 19.8% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bennington Township (Licking County) | 4.8 mi | 18.3% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilliar Township | 4.8 mi | 28.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford (Croton) | 5.7 mi | 42.3% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Knox County) | 5.9 mi | 23.2% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford Township (Licking County) | 6.2 mi | 58.8% (±19.8 points) | Higher |
| Burlington Township | 6.8 mi | 26.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Miller Township, OH (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hartford Township (Licking County), OH (58.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berlin Township (Knox County) | 18.2% (±12.4 points) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Knox County) | 11.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 3 | Milford Township (Knox County) | 7.8% (±7.9 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Knox County) | 6.7% (±6.8 points) |
| 5 | Clay Township (Knox County) | 5.7% (±10.4 points) |
| 6 | Jackson Township (Knox County) | 4.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 7 | Union Township (Knox County) | 4.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 8 | Pike Township (Knox County) | 3.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Gambier | 2.9% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 30 places in Knox 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 Milford Township (Knox County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Milford Township (Knox County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Milford Township (Knox County), used by 45.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Milford Township (Knox County) heat with oil?
7.8% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Milford Township (Knox County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Milford Township (Knox County) have electric heat?
30.7% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes in Milford Township (Knox 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 Milford township, Knox County, Ohio (county subdivision:50204, in state:39 county:083).
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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