How are homes heated in Palmer Township (Putnam County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Palmer Township (Putnam County), used by 66.7% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.7% heat with utility gas.
24.4% heat with electricity.
1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.7% (±3.3 points)
- Electricity
- 24.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.6%
Heating fuel in Palmer Township (Putnam County)
| Fuel used most | Palmer Township (Putnam County) | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.7% (±3.3 points) | 31.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.4% (±9.3 points) | 31.0% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 66.7% (±10.6 points) | 30.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.1% | 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 Palmer Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Putnam County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Palmer Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Putnam County (31.0%).
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 Palmer Township (Putnam County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Township (Putnam County) | — | 24.4% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Miller City | 2.4 mi | 30.9% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 5.3 mi | 28.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Bavaria | 5.4 mi | 5.1% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Continental | 5.8 mi | 30.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Henry County) | 5.8 mi | 11.4% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Greensburg Township | 5.9 mi | 35.7% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 5.9 mi | 31.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Putnam County) | 7.9 mi | 35.2% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Bavaria, OH (5.1%), Pleasant Township (Henry County), OH (11.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Continental | 8.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | Fort Jennings | 6.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 5.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Jennings Township (Putnam County) | 3.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Ottoville | 2.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Gilboa | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Palmer Township (Putnam County) | 1.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 9 | Monterey Township | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 10 | Union Township (Putnam County) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Ottawa Township | 0.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Ottawa | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Blanchard Township (Putnam County) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Putnam 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 Palmer Township (Putnam County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Palmer Township (Putnam County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Palmer Township (Putnam County), used by 66.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Palmer Township (Putnam County) heat with oil?
1.6% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Palmer Township (Putnam County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Palmer Township (Putnam County) have electric heat?
24.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Palmer Township (Putnam 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 Palmer township, Putnam County, Ohio (county subdivision:59612, in state:39 county:137).
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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