How are homes heated in Mississinawa Township, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mississinawa Township, used by 61.0% (±18.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.0% heat with utility gas.
18.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 21.0% (±18.6 points)
- Electricity
- 18.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mississinawa Township
| Fuel used most | Mississinawa Township | Darke County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.0% (±18.6 points) | 37.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 3.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.1% (±14.0 points) | 32.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 61.0% (±18.7 points) | 20.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 0.8% | 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 Mississinawa Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Darke County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Mississinawa Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Darke County (32.7%).
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 Mississinawa Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississinawa Township | — | 18.1% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Gibson Township | 4.6 mi | 30.7% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Township (Darke County) | 5.0 mi | 35.2% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Darke County) | 5.5 mi | 31.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Randolph County) | 5.6 mi | 16.0% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Jay County) | 5.8 mi | 12.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Weston | 6.4 mi | 10.0% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burkettsville | 6.8 mi | 37.6% (±12.1 points) | Higher |
| Rossburg | 6.8 mi | 28.9% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burkettsville, OH (37.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Darke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | Arcanum | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Castine | 0.0% (±60.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Hollansburg | 0.0% (±23.8 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Ithaca | 0.0% (±51.7 points) |
| 34 (tie) | New Weston | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Versailles | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Mississinawa Township | 0.0% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 40 places in Darke 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 Mississinawa Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mississinawa Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mississinawa Township, used by 61.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mississinawa Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±16.3 points) of occupied homes in Mississinawa Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mississinawa Township have electric heat?
18.1% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes in Mississinawa 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 Mississinawa township, Darke County, Ohio (county subdivision:50960, in state:39 county:037).
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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