How are homes heated in Saltcreek Township, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Saltcreek Township, used by 53.0% (±13.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.3% heat with utility gas.
22.0% heat with electricity.
5.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 14.3% (±6.5 points)
- Electricity
- 22.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.3%
Heating fuel in Saltcreek Township
| Fuel used most | Saltcreek Township | Pickaway County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.3% (±6.5 points) | 50.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.3% (±3.8 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.0% (±9.9 points) | 26.9% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 53.0% (±13.4 points) | 17.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.4% (±5.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.5% | 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 Saltcreek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pickaway County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Saltcreek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pickaway County (26.9%).
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 Saltcreek Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltcreek Township | — | 22.0% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Tarlton | 2.8 mi | 6.9% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurelville | 4.1 mi | 26.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adelphi | 4.3 mi | 16.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearcreek Township | 5.9 mi | 32.0% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Hocking County) | 6.0 mi | 32.6% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colerain Township (Ross County) | 6.2 mi | 36.9% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stoutsville | 6.4 mi | 8.1% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Pickaway Township | 6.5 mi | 42.0% (±16.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stoutsville, OH (8.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pickaway Township, OH (42.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Pickaway County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Monroe Township (Pickaway County) | 14.1% (±14.2 points) |
| 5 | Walnut Township (Pickaway County) | 11.4% (±13.4 points) |
| 6 | Tarlton | 6.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 7 | Pickaway Township | 6.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Pickaway County) | 5.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 | Madison Township (Pickaway County) | 5.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 | Saltcreek Township | 5.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 11 | Deercreek Township | 4.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 12 | Commercial Point | 3.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 13 | Scioto Township (Pickaway County) | 2.3% (±1.4 points) |
| 14 | Darby Township (Pickaway County) | 1.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 15 | Circleville Township | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Ashville | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Pickaway 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 Saltcreek Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Saltcreek Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Saltcreek Township, used by 53.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Saltcreek Township heat with oil?
5.3% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Saltcreek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Saltcreek Township have electric heat?
22.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Saltcreek Township 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 Saltcreek township, Pickaway County, Ohio (county subdivision:70184, in state:39 county:129).
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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