How are homes heated in Salem Township (Champaign County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Champaign County), used by 43.5% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.9% heat with utility gas.
22.8% heat with electricity.
10.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.9% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 22.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 10.8%
Heating fuel in Salem Township (Champaign County)
| Fuel used most | Salem Township (Champaign County) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.9% (±7.0 points) | 33.3% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 10.8% (±5.6 points) | 6.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.8% (±9.2 points) | 28.9% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 43.5% (±11.1 points) | 23.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±3.2 points) | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 7.8% (±8.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.1% | 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 Salem Township (Champaign County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Champaign County (6.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Salem Township (Champaign County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Champaign County (28.9%).
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 Salem Township (Champaign County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Champaign County) | — | 22.8% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Wayne Township (Champaign County) | 5.3 mi | 15.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Urbana | 5.3 mi | 26.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Liberty | 5.4 mi | 34.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Logan County) | 6.5 mi | 22.7% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Champaign County) | 6.6 mi | 20.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Champaign County) | 7.0 mi | 9.7% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Logan County) | 7.7 mi | 35.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Urbana Township | 7.8 mi | 29.5% (±3.9 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 Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Champaign County) | 25.0% (±13.0 points) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Champaign County) | 22.3% (±11.0 points) |
| 3 | Concord Township (Champaign County) | 20.5% (±17.3 points) |
| 4 | North Lewisburg | 12.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 5 | Salem Township (Champaign County) | 10.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 6 | Rush Township (Champaign County) | 9.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Mad River Township (Champaign County) | 8.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 | Woodstock | 7.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Mutual | 5.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 10 | Johnson Township | 4.3% (±3.7 points) |
| 11 | Christiansburg | 3.9% (±6.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Champaign 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 Salem Township (Champaign County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Salem Township (Champaign County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Champaign County), used by 43.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Salem Township (Champaign County) heat with oil?
10.8% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Champaign County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Salem Township (Champaign County) have electric heat?
22.8% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Champaign 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 Salem township, Champaign County, Ohio (county subdivision:69820, in state:39 county:021).
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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