How are homes heated in Perry Township (Hocking County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Hocking County), used by 32.9% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.9% heat with utility gas.
32.6% heat with electricity.
5.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.9% (±6.8 points)
- Electricity
- 32.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.5%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Hocking County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Hocking County) | Hocking County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.9% (±6.8 points) | 34.4% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.5% (±5.8 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 32.6% (±9.9 points) | 38.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 32.9% (±11.0 points) | 15.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.6% (±5.6 points) | 6.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 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 (Hocking County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hocking County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Hocking County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hocking County (38.5%).
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 (Hocking County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Hocking County) | — | 32.6% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Laurelville | 4.2 mi | 26.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adelphi | 5.0 mi | 16.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Township | 5.6 mi | 36.2% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Fairfield County) | 5.7 mi | 27.2% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tarlton | 5.9 mi | 6.9% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Saltcreek Township | 6.0 mi | 22.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Good Hope Township | 6.4 mi | 41.4% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Hocking County) | 7.0 mi | 26.4% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tarlton, OH (6.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hocking County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Township (Hocking County) | 12.1% (±9.7 points) |
| 2 | Ward Township | 7.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 | Perry Township (Hocking County) | 5.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 | Benton Township (Hocking County) | 3.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Green Township (Hocking County) | 2.1% (±2.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Washington Township (Hocking County) | 2.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 7 | Falls Township (Hocking County) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Laurelville | 0.0% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Logan | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Hocking 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 (Hocking County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Hocking County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Hocking County), used by 32.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Hocking County) heat with oil?
5.5% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Hocking County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Hocking County) have electric heat?
32.6% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Hocking 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, Hocking County, Ohio (county subdivision:61868, in state:39 county:073).
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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Figures last updated on .
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