How are homes heated in Perry Township (Fayette County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Fayette County), used by 35.4% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.0% heat with utility gas.
11.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.0% (±9.8 points)
- Electricity
- 35.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 11.9%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Fayette County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% (±9.8 points) | 39.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 11.9% (±9.6 points) | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.4% (±14.9 points) | 41.2% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.5% (±17.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.0% (±9.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% (±3.9 points) | 0.5% | 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 Perry Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fayette County (3.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fayette County (41.2%).
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 Perry Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Fayette County) | — | 35.4% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Green Township (Fayette County) | 4.8 mi | 23.8% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 5.0 mi | 25.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | 5.9 mi | 28.9% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Fayette County) | 5.9 mi | 39.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Fayette County) | 6.7 mi | 42.9% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckskin Township | 7.8 mi | 30.4% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leesburg | 7.9 mi | 22.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | 8.2 mi | 42.1% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milledgeville | 21.4% (±20.7 points) |
| 2 | Octa | 20.0% (±22.9 points) |
| 3 | Jasper Township | 19.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 4 | Madison Township (Fayette County) | 18.3% (±14.1 points) |
| 5 | Concord Township (Fayette County) | 17.9% (±13.9 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Fayette County) | 12.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Fayette County) | 11.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 8 | Green Township (Fayette County) | 9.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 9 | Marion Township (Fayette County) | 9.3% (±10.0 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | 2.3% (±3.0 points) |
| 11 | Union Township (Fayette County) | 2.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 12 | Paint Township (Fayette County) | 1.4% (±2.3 points) |
| 13 | Washington Court House | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Fayette 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 Perry Township (Fayette County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Fayette County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Fayette County), used by 35.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Fayette County) heat with oil?
11.9% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Fayette County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Fayette County) have electric heat?
35.4% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Fayette 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 Perry township, Fayette County, Ohio (county subdivision:61826, in state:39 county:047).
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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