How are homes heated in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), used by 59.3% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.2% heat with electricity.
0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 59.3% (±3.7 points)
- Electricity
- 35.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.2%
Heating fuel in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County)
| Fuel used most | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.3% (±3.7 points) | 47.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.2% (±3.7 points) | 29.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.7% (±1.8 points) | 18.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.6 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 Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Van Wert County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Van Wert County (29.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Pleasant Township (Van Wert County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | — | 35.2% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Van Wert | 2.7 mi | 28.9% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 4.6 mi | 20.9% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Convoy | 5.3 mi | 30.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 5.7 mi | 40.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 6.1 mi | 30.2% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 6.2 mi | 29.5% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 6.3 mi | 14.1% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Wren | 7.9 mi | 15.9% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Van Wert, OH (28.9%), Harrison Township (Van Wert County), OH (20.9%), Ohio City, OH (14.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Union Township (Van Wert County) | 2.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Willshire Township | 2.3% (±1.6 points) |
| 6 | Willshire | 2.1% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 1.2% (±1.5 points) |
| 8 | Middle Point | 1.1% (±1.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Van Wert | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 11 | Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Convoy | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Elgin | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Ohio City | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Venedocia | 0.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Van Wert 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 (Van Wert County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), used by 59.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) heat with oil?
0.2% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) have electric heat?
35.2% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Township (Van Wert 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, Van Wert County, Ohio (county subdivision:63408, in state:39 county:161).
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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