How are homes heated in Morgan Township (Knox County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Morgan Township (Knox County), used by 47.5% (±22.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% heat with utility gas.
18.6% heat with electricity.
1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 26.7% (±16.4 points)
- Electricity
- 18.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.6%
Heating fuel in Morgan Township (Knox County)
| Fuel used most | Morgan Township (Knox County) | Knox County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.7% (±16.4 points) | 55.3% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.6% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.6% (±16.4 points) | 18.8% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 47.5% (±22.5 points) | 14.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.6% (±7.9 points) | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.2 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 Morgan 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 Morgan 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 lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Morgan Township (Knox County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Township (Knox County) | — | 18.6% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Utica | 3.2 mi | 42.6% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Pleasant Township (Knox County) | 4.2 mi | 17.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg | 4.5 mi | 18.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Licking County) | 4.8 mi | 32.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miller Township | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Burlington Township | 5.6 mi | 26.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Knox County) | 5.6 mi | 19.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| College Township | 6.5 mi | 17.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Miller Township, OH (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Utica, OH (42.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pike Township (Knox County) | 3.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Gambier | 2.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Hilliar Township | 2.9% (±2.5 points) |
| 11 | Miller Township | 2.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 12 | Pleasant Township (Knox County) | 1.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 13 | College Township | 1.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 14 | Morgan Township (Knox County) | 1.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 15 | Clinton Township (Knox County) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Howard Township | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Morris Township | 0.6% (±1.2 points) |
| 18 | Liberty Township (Knox County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 19 | Mount Vernon | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Apple Valley | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
Showing 13 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 Morgan Township (Knox County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Morgan Township (Knox County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Morgan Township (Knox County), used by 47.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Morgan Township (Knox County) heat with oil?
1.6% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Morgan Township (Knox County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Morgan Township (Knox County) have electric heat?
18.6% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Morgan 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 Morgan township, Knox County, Ohio (county subdivision:52108, 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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