How are homes heated in Scipio Township (Meigs County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Scipio Township (Meigs County), used by 45.6% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.6% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.6% (±17.3 points)
- Electricity
- 45.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Scipio Township (Meigs County)
| Fuel used most | Scipio Township (Meigs County) | Meigs County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.6% (±17.3 points) | 30.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 45.6% (±17.3 points) | 49.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.2% (±8.1 points) | 13.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 22.8% (±14.3 points) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.8% (±8.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 Scipio Township (Meigs County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Meigs County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Scipio Township (Meigs County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Meigs County (49.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Scipio Township (Meigs County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scipio Township (Meigs County) | — | 45.6% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Albany | 5.9 mi | 46.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander Township | 6.0 mi | 46.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Township (Meigs County) | 6.2 mi | 45.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 6.5 mi | 59.4% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland Township | 6.6 mi | 47.3% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | 7.4 mi | 57.7% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury Township | 7.5 mi | 39.6% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland | 7.7 mi | 35.8% (±15.7 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 Meigs County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Bedford Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chester Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Letart Township | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Orange Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rutland Township | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Scipio Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sutton Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Meigs 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 Scipio Township (Meigs County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Scipio Township (Meigs County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Scipio Township (Meigs County), used by 45.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Scipio Township (Meigs County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Scipio Township (Meigs County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Scipio Township (Meigs County) have electric heat?
45.6% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes in Scipio Township (Meigs 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 Scipio township, Meigs County, Ohio (county subdivision:70996, in state:39 county:105).
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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