How are homes heated in Ripley Township (Huron County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ripley Township (Huron County), used by 39.0% (±15.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.8% heat with utility gas.
21.2% heat with electricity.
5.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.8% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 21.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.0%
Heating fuel in Ripley Township (Huron County)
| Fuel used most | Ripley Township (Huron County) | Huron County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.8% (±7.1 points) | 55.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.0% (±5.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.2% (±12.5 points) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 39.0% (±15.5 points) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 27.0% (±16.9 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.2% | 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 Ripley Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Huron County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ripley Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Huron County (25.8%).
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 Ripley Township (Huron County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Township (Huron County) | — | 21.2% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Greenwich | 2.9 mi | 22.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 4.8 mi | 17.7% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Huron County) | 4.9 mi | 22.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Fairfield | 5.0 mi | 21.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Haven Township | 5.4 mi | 34.5% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich Township | 5.4 mi | 12.4% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 5.7 mi | 32.3% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fitchville Township | 6.2 mi | 12.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Huron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartland Township | 19.2% (±14.7 points) |
| 2 | Fitchville Township | 13.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 3 | Townsend Township (Huron County) | 10.1% (±11.2 points) |
| 4 | North Fairfield | 8.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 5 | Sherman Township | 7.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Peru Township (Huron County) | 5.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 7 | Ripley Township (Huron County) | 5.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 8 | Greenwich Township | 4.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 9 | Fairfield Township (Huron County) | 4.2% (±3.3 points) |
| 10 | Greenfield Township (Huron County) | 3.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Clarksfield Township | 2.8% (±3.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Richmond Township (Huron County) | 2.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 13 | Norwich Township (Huron County) | 2.2% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Huron 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 Ripley Township (Huron County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ripley Township (Huron County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ripley Township (Huron County), used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ripley Township (Huron County) heat with oil?
5.0% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Ripley Township (Huron County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ripley Township (Huron County) have electric heat?
21.2% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Ripley Township (Huron 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 Ripley township, Huron County, Ohio (county subdivision:67300, in state:39 county:077).
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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