How are homes heated in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County), OH?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County), used by 70.0% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.2% heat with electricity.

1.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
70.0% (±8.1 points)
Electricity
19.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.4%

Heating fuel in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostOxford Township (Tuscarawas County)Tuscarawas CountyOhioUnited States
Utility gas70.0% (±8.1 points)63.7%64.0%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.4% (±1.3 points)2.8%1.7%3.9%
Electricity19.2% (±7.2 points)22.6%26.0%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)7.3% (±4.0 points)6.7%5.6%4.9%
Wood1.7% (±2.0 points)2.8%1.4%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±1.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±1.7 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.4% (±0.7 points)1.3%0.7%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±1.7 points)0.0%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 Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tuscarawas County (2.8%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tuscarawas County (22.6%).

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 Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)—19.2% (±7.2 points)—
Newcomerstown1.2 mi17.5% (±8.2 points)Not measurably different
Oxford Township (Coshocton County)4.0 mi53.5% (±12.8 points)Higher
Salem Township (Tuscarawas County)4.9 mi25.8% (±11.3 points)Not measurably different
Wheeling Township (Guernsey County)5.2 mi22.1% (±18.4 points)Not measurably different
Washington Township (Tuscarawas County)5.3 mi18.5% (±17.0 points)Not measurably different
Port Washington5.4 mi21.1% (±11.2 points)Not measurably different
Adams Township (Coshocton County)6.6 mi17.7% (±15.8 points)Not measurably different
Monroe Township (Guernsey County)8.0 mi23.3% (±18.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oxford Township (Coshocton County), OH (53.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Tuscarawas County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
17Uhrichsville3.7% (±4.5 points)
18Warren Township (Tuscarawas County)3.5% (±5.9 points)
19Fairfield Township (Tuscarawas County)2.6% (±4.0 points)
20Mill Township2.3% (±2.6 points)
21Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County)1.8% (±1.3 points)
22Auburn Township (Tuscarawas County)1.7% (±2.5 points)
23Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)1.4% (±1.3 points)
24 (tie)Gnadenhutten0.9% (±1.3 points)
24 (tie)Midvale0.9% (±1.2 points)
26Baltic0.8% (±1.6 points)
27Bolivar0.7% (±1.1 points)
28Sugar Creek Township (Tuscarawas County)0.6% (±0.9 points)
29Tuscarawas0.5% (±0.8 points)

Showing 13 of 42 places in Tuscarawas 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 Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County), used by 70.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County) heat with oil?

1.4% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County) have electric heat?

19.2% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Oxford Township (Tuscarawas 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 Oxford township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (county subdivision:59304, in state:39 county:157).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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