How are homes heated in Perry Township (Shelby County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Shelby County), used by 58.9% (±16.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.3% heat with utility gas.
17.3% heat with electricity.
1.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.3% (±3.7 points)
- Electricity
- 17.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.9%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Shelby County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Shelby County) | Shelby County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% (±3.7 points) | 43.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.3% (±9.4 points) | 27.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 58.9% (±16.9 points) | 20.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.3% (±9.9 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% (±2.4 points) | 2.0% | 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 Perry Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Shelby County (27.3%).
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 Perry Township (Shelby County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Shelby County) | — | 17.3% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Port Jefferson | 2.6 mi | 33.8% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Shelby County) | 4.6 mi | 31.7% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Green Township (Shelby County) | 4.8 mi | 26.6% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sidney | 5.1 mi | 25.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Shelby County) | 5.4 mi | 26.8% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy | 5.4 mi | 32.1% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Shelby County) | 6.6 mi | 22.2% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Shelby County) | 6.7 mi | 32.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salem Township (Shelby County), OH (31.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Jefferson | 11.3% (±13.9 points) |
| 2 | Kettlersville | 9.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 3 | Orange Township (Shelby County) | 7.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 4 | Cynthian Township | 5.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 | Loramie Township | 2.7% (±2.0 points) |
| 6 | Van Buren Township (Shelby County) | 2.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Shelby County) | 1.9% (±3.1 points) |
| 8 | Salem Township (Shelby County) | 1.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | Lockington | 1.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 | Botkins | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 11 | Dinsmore Township | 0.7% (±0.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Clinton Township (Shelby County) | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Washington Township (Shelby County) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Shelby 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 (Shelby County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Shelby County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Shelby County), used by 58.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Shelby County) heat with oil?
1.9% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Shelby County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Shelby County) have electric heat?
17.3% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Shelby 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, Shelby County, Ohio (county subdivision:62064, in state:39 county:149).
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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