How are homes heated in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County), used by 53.7% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.9% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 53.7% (±11.2 points)
- Electricity
- 33.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County)
| Fuel used most | Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.7% (±11.2 points) | 55.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.9% (±9.4 points) | 29.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.2% (±6.2 points) | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 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 Muskingum Township (Muskingum County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Muskingum County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Muskingum Township (Muskingum County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Muskingum County (29.4%).
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 Muskingum Township (Muskingum County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) | — | 33.9% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Falls Township (Muskingum County) | 3.0 mi | 22.9% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Zanesville | 4.6 mi | 10.0% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Muskingum County) | 4.8 mi | 31.1% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dresden | 5.5 mi | 39.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Muskingum County) | 5.7 mi | 50.8% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Muskingum County) | 5.8 mi | 26.6% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Licking Township (Muskingum County) | 5.8 mi | 15.0% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Muskingum County) | 5.8 mi | 39.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Zanesville, OH (10.0%), Licking Township (Muskingum County), OH (15.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Muskingum County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Adamsville | 3.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 16 | Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County) | 2.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 17 | Salem Township (Muskingum County) | 2.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 18 | Perry Township (Muskingum County) | 2.6% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 | Union Township (Muskingum County) | 1.2% (±1.6 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Jackson Township (Muskingum County) | 0.8% (±1.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Dresden | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Duncan Falls | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Frazeysburg | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Fultonham | 0.0% (±48.6 points) |
| 22 (tie) | New Concord | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | North Zanesville | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Muskingum 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 Muskingum Township (Muskingum County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County), used by 53.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) have electric heat?
33.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Muskingum Township (Muskingum 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 Muskingum township, Muskingum County, Ohio (county subdivision:53438, in state:39 county:119).
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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