How are homes heated in Orange Township (Ashland County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Orange Township (Ashland County), used by 30.6% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.0% heat with electricity.
12.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.6% (±12.4 points)
- Electricity
- 21.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.7%
Heating fuel in Orange Township (Ashland County)
| Fuel used most | Orange Township (Ashland County) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.6% (±12.4 points) | 48.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.7% (±12.6 points) | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.0% (±10.6 points) | 25.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.1% (±10.7 points) | 12.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.5% (±7.2 points) | 7.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.1% | 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 Orange Township (Ashland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ashland County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Orange Township (Ashland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ashland County (25.4%).
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 Orange Township (Ashland County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Township (Ashland County) | — | 21.0% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Polk | 3.8 mi | 10.9% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bailey Lakes | 3.9 mi | 46.2% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Montgomery Township (Ashland County) | 4.0 mi | 31.3% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Ashland County) | 4.7 mi | 23.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Savannah | 4.8 mi | 11.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 5.2 mi | 21.4% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Ashland County) | 5.9 mi | 48.9% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Troy Township (Ashland County) | 6.4 mi | 34.5% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bailey Lakes, OH (46.2%), Jackson Township (Ashland County), OH (48.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ashland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Township (Ashland County) | 24.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 2 | Troy Township (Ashland County) | 19.8% (±17.0 points) |
| 3 | Lake Township (Ashland County) | 17.3% (±17.3 points) |
| 4 | Perry Township (Ashland County) | 15.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Orange Township (Ashland County) | 12.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 6 | Ruggles Township | 9.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 7 | Sullivan Township | 9.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 8 | Mohican Township | 9.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 9 | Clear Creek Township (Ashland County) | 7.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Savannah | 7.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 11 | Mifflin Township (Ashland County) | 5.4% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Ashland 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 Orange Township (Ashland County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Orange Township (Ashland County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Orange Township (Ashland County), used by 30.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Orange Township (Ashland County) heat with oil?
12.7% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes in Orange Township (Ashland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Orange Township (Ashland County) have electric heat?
21.0% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Orange Township (Ashland 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 Orange township, Ashland County, Ohio (county subdivision:58562, in state:39 county:005).
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 .
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