How are homes heated in Palmer Township (Washington County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Palmer Township (Washington County), used by 31.6% (±15.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.1% heat with utility gas.
16.4% heat with electricity.
12.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.1% (±22.8 points)
- Electricity
- 16.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.4%
Heating fuel in Palmer Township (Washington County)
| Fuel used most | Palmer Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.1% (±22.8 points) | 68.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.4% (±13.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.4% (±15.8 points) | 21.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.6% (±15.4 points) | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.2% (±7.1 points) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.2% (±5.2 points) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 (Washington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Palmer Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.5%).
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 (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Township (Washington County) | — | 16.4% (±15.8 points) | — |
| Wesley Township | 3.9 mi | 16.5% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Washington County) | 4.0 mi | 44.4% (±19.6 points) | Higher |
| Barlow Township | 5.4 mi | 19.3% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown Township | 6.7 mi | 14.9% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Township (Morgan County) | 7.2 mi | 18.9% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stockport | 7.9 mi | 19.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterhill | 8.1 mi | 14.4% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterford Township | 8.5 mi | 19.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield Township (Washington County), OH (44.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley Township | 12.6% (±18.7 points) |
| 2 | Palmer Township (Washington County) | 12.4% (±13.9 points) |
| 3 | Watertown Township | 6.3% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 | Muskingum Township (Washington County) | 3.1% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Warren Township (Washington County) | 3.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 6 | Salem Township (Washington County) | 2.4% (±4.0 points) |
| 7 | Fearing Township | 1.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 8 | Newport Township | 1.0% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 32 places in Washington 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 (Washington County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Palmer Township (Washington County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Palmer Township (Washington County), used by 31.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Palmer Township (Washington County) heat with oil?
12.4% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes in Palmer Township (Washington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Palmer Township (Washington County) have electric heat?
16.4% (±15.8 points) of occupied homes in Palmer Township (Washington 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, Washington County, Ohio (county subdivision:59626, in state:39 county:167).
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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