How are homes heated in Pleasant Township (Perry County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Township (Perry County), used by 48.7% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.5% heat with electricity.
5.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 48.7% (±16.5 points)
- Electricity
- 31.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.5%
Heating fuel in Pleasant Township (Perry County)
| Fuel used most | Pleasant Township (Perry County) | Perry County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.7% (±16.5 points) | 47.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.5% (±7.9 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.5% (±16.0 points) | 30.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.1% (±8.4 points) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.1% (±9.3 points) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | 0.0% | 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 Pleasant Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perry County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Pleasant Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Perry County (30.6%).
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 Pleasant Township (Perry County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township (Perry County) | — | 31.5% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Bearfield Township | 3.2 mi | 47.0% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corning | 4.2 mi | 27.3% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Perry County) | 4.5 mi | 33.2% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hemlock | 4.6 mi | 8.4% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Salt Lick Township | 4.7 mi | 21.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Perry County) | 5.1 mi | 32.2% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee | 5.2 mi | 16.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lexington | 6.1 mi | 28.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hemlock, OH (8.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Township | 23.3% (±24.0 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Perry County) | 12.1% (±15.8 points) |
| 3 | Bearfield Township | 6.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 4 | Pleasant Township (Perry County) | 5.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 5 | New Straitsville | 4.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 6 | Reading Township | 3.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 7 | Hemlock | 3.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Coal Township (Perry County) | 3.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Thorn Township | 3.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 10 | Junction City | 2.3% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Perry 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 Pleasant Township (Perry County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Pleasant Township (Perry County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Township (Perry County), used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pleasant Township (Perry County) heat with oil?
5.5% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Township (Perry County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pleasant Township (Perry County) have electric heat?
31.5% (±16.0 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Township (Perry 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 Pleasant township, Perry County, Ohio (county subdivision:63366, in state:39 county:127).
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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