How are homes heated in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County), used by 74.5% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.7% heat with electricity.
5.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.5% (±10.3 points)
- Electricity
- 12.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.4%
Heating fuel in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County)
| Fuel used most | Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% (±10.3 points) | 63.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.7% (±7.4 points) | 22.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.7% (±7.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±0.4 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 Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tuscarawas County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Tuscarawas County (22.6%).
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 Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) | — | 12.7% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Mineral City | 1.1 mi | 15.5% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sparta | 3.1 mi | 7.8% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zoar | 3.3 mi | 12.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkshire Hills | 4.0 mi | 49.9% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Magnolia | 4.3 mi | 17.6% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Stark County) | 4.7 mi | 30.2% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.2 mi | 39.2% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Bolivar | 5.5 mi | 20.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilkshire Hills, OH (49.9%), Pike Township (Stark County), OH (30.2%), Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County), OH (39.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Franklin Township (Tuscarawas County) | 7.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Warwick Township | 7.1% (±3.9 points) |
| 10 | Barnhill | 7.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | York Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Goshen Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.4% (±2.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 15 | Dover Township (Tuscarawas County) | 4.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Tuscarawas County) | 4.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 17 | Uhrichsville | 3.7% (±4.5 points) |
| 18 | Warren Township (Tuscarawas County) | 3.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 19 | Fairfield Township (Tuscarawas County) | 2.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 20 | Mill Township | 2.3% (±2.6 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 Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County), used by 74.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) heat with oil?
5.4% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) have electric heat?
12.7% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Sandy 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 Sandy township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (county subdivision:70443, in state:39 county:157).
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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