How are homes heated in Salem Township (Muskingum County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Salem Township (Muskingum County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Muskingum County), used by 38.1% (±16.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.7% heat with electricity.

2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.1% (±16.8 points)
Electricity: 4.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.7%

Heating fuel in Salem Township (Muskingum County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Salem Township (Muskingum County)	Muskingum County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	38.1% (±16.8 points)	55.2%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.7% (±3.5 points)	3.3%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	4.7% (±3.9 points)	29.4%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	33.1% (±14.6 points)	7.3%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	21.4% (±16.4 points)	2.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±13.5 points)	1.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.5 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 Salem Township (Muskingum County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Muskingum County (3.3%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Salem Township (Muskingum County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Muskingum County (29.4%).

It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Salem Township (Muskingum County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Salem Township (Muskingum County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Salem Township (Muskingum County)	—	4.7% (±3.9 points)	—
Adamsville	1.8 mi	12.6% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
Highland Township (Muskingum County)	4.7 mi	14.5% (±17.1 points)	Not measurably different
Perry Township (Muskingum County)	4.8 mi	25.8% (±9.5 points)	Higher
Washington Township (Muskingum County)	5.4 mi	39.7% (±10.1 points)	Higher
Adams Township (Muskingum County)	5.5 mi	18.4% (±23.0 points)	Not measurably different
Madison Township (Muskingum County)	5.6 mi	50.8% (±30.0 points)	Higher
Norwich	5.9 mi	0.0% (±52.4 points)	Not measurably different
Union Township (Muskingum County)	6.9 mi	40.8% (±8.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perry Township (Muskingum County), OH (25.8%), Washington Township (Muskingum County), OH (39.7%), Madison Township (Muskingum County), OH (50.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Muskingum County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
11	Washington Township (Muskingum County)	7.1% (±5.5 points)
12	Harrison Township (Muskingum County)	4.4% (±5.0 points)
13	Newton Township (Muskingum County)	3.5% (±2.8 points)
14	Falls Township (Muskingum County)	3.3% (±2.3 points)
15	Adamsville	3.2% (±5.2 points)
16	Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County)	2.9% (±4.7 points)
17	Salem Township (Muskingum County)	2.7% (±3.5 points)
18	Perry Township (Muskingum County)	2.6% (±3.2 points)
19	Union Township (Muskingum County)	1.2% (±1.6 points)
20 (tie)	Jackson Township (Muskingum County)	0.8% (±1.4 points)
20 (tie)	Muskingum Township (Muskingum County)	0.8% (±1.0 points)
22 (tie)	Dresden	0.0% (±5.3 points)
22 (tie)	Duncan Falls	0.0% (±7.1 points)

Showing 13 of 37 places in Muskingum 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 (Muskingum County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Salem Township (Muskingum County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Muskingum County), used by 38.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Salem Township (Muskingum County) heat with oil?

2.7% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Muskingum County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Salem Township (Muskingum County) have electric heat?

4.7% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Muskingum County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Muskingum County, Ohio

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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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