How are homes heated in Scott Township (Brown County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Scott Township (Brown County), used by 61.0% (±18.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
7.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 61.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.4%
Heating fuel in Scott Township (Brown County)
| Fuel used most | Scott Township (Brown County) | Brown County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 17.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.4% (±6.4 points) | 3.1% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 61.0% (±18.5 points) | 56.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.4% (±11.2 points) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.4% (±5.1 points) | 5.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 11.8% (±15.9 points) | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Scott Township (Brown County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Brown County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Scott Township (Brown County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Brown County (56.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Scott Township (Brown County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Brown County) | — | 61.0% (±18.5 points) | — |
| Pike Township (Brown County) | 4.3 mi | 38.0% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Brown County) | 4.6 mi | 84.8% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Hamersville | 4.7 mi | 42.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township (Brown County) | 4.7 mi | 28.2% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | 5.5 mi | 66.7% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Orab | 5.6 mi | 51.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown | 5.6 mi | 60.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Waynoka | 6.9 mi | 77.9% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pike Township (Brown County), OH (38.0%), Clark Township (Brown County), OH (28.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Brown County), OH (84.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higginsport | 10.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 10.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 3 | Perry Township (Brown County) | 8.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 4 | Scott Township (Brown County) | 7.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Sterling Township | 6.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Clark Township (Brown County) | 5.2% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 | Byrd Township | 4.7% (±7.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Russellville | 3.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Union Township (Brown County) | 3.8% (±2.1 points) |
| 10 | Sardinia | 3.7% (±4.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 27 places in Brown 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 Scott Township (Brown County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Scott Township (Brown County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Scott Township (Brown County), used by 61.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Scott Township (Brown County) heat with oil?
7.4% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Scott Township (Brown County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Scott Township (Brown County) have electric heat?
61.0% (±18.5 points) of occupied homes in Scott Township (Brown 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 Scott township, Brown County, Ohio (county subdivision:71066, in state:39 county:015).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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