How are homes heated in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County), used by 37.3% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% heat with electricity.
0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 37.3% (±11.5 points)
- Electricity
- 25.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.2%
Heating fuel in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County)
| Fuel used most | Salem Township (Tuscarawas County) | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.3% (±11.5 points) | 63.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.8% (±11.3 points) | 22.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.6% (±10.2 points) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.4% (±5.6 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 12.7% (±14.6 points) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% | 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 (Tuscarawas County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Tuscarawas County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Salem Township (Tuscarawas County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tuscarawas County (22.6%).
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 (Tuscarawas County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Tuscarawas County) | — | 25.8% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Port Washington | 1.7 mi | 21.1% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Tuscarawas County) | 3.9 mi | 27.9% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcomerstown | 4.5 mi | 17.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Creek | 4.7 mi | 20.6% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County) | 4.9 mi | 19.2% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.3 mi | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Adams Township (Coshocton County) | 6.0 mi | 17.7% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Tuscarawas County) | 6.5 mi | 18.5% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clay Township (Tuscarawas County), OH (9.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tuscarawas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Baltic | 0.8% (±1.6 points) |
| 27 | Bolivar | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 28 | Sugar Creek Township (Tuscarawas County) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 29 | Tuscarawas | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 30 | Port Washington | 0.4% (±1.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Dover | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Salem Township (Tuscarawas County) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) |
| 33 | New Philadelphia | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Dennison | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Mineral City | 0.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Newcomerstown | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Parral | 0.0% (±32.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Stone Creek | 0.0% (±38.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Tuscarawas 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 (Tuscarawas County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County), used by 37.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County) heat with oil?
0.2% (±0.5 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Salem Township (Tuscarawas County) have electric heat?
25.8% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Tuscarawas 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, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (county subdivision:69974, in state:39 county:157).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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