How are homes heated in Richland Township (Holmes County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Holmes County), used by 31.4% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.3% heat with utility gas.
17.2% heat with electricity.
4.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 25.3% (±14.0 points)
- Electricity
- 17.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.1%
Heating fuel in Richland Township (Holmes County)
| Fuel used most | Richland Township (Holmes County) | Holmes County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.3% (±14.0 points) | 57.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.1% (±3.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.2% (±10.5 points) | 14.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.4% (±12.2 points) | 9.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 18.8% (±10.3 points) | 14.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.7% (±4.0 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 Richland Township (Holmes County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Holmes County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Richland Township (Holmes County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Holmes County (14.3%).
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 Richland Township (Holmes County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township (Holmes County) | — | 17.2% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Glenmont | 2.3 mi | 18.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gann (Brinkhaven) | 4.0 mi | 54.7% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township (Holmes County) | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Tiverton Township | 6.0 mi | 6.5% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Knox County) | 6.5 mi | 23.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Holmes County) | 6.7 mi | 16.4% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Coshocton County) | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Killbuck Township | 7.1 mi | 16.1% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knox Township (Holmes County), OH (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Holmes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Creek | 26.7% (±32.9 points) |
| 2 | Nashville | 26.3% (±16.8 points) |
| 3 | Glenmont | 16.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 4 | Walnut Creek Township | 6.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Holmes County) | 5.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 6 | Richland Township (Holmes County) | 4.1% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 | Monroe Township (Holmes County) | 3.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 8 | Ripley Township (Holmes County) | 2.2% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | Knox Township (Holmes County) | 1.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 10 | Mechanic Township | 1.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 11 | Millersburg | 1.1% (±1.4 points) |
| 12 | Killbuck Township | 0.8% (±1.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Holmes 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 Richland Township (Holmes County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Richland Township (Holmes County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Holmes County), used by 31.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Richland Township (Holmes County) heat with oil?
4.1% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Holmes County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Richland Township (Holmes County) have electric heat?
17.2% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Holmes 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 Richland township, Holmes County, Ohio (county subdivision:66712, in state:39 county:075).
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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