How are homes heated in Seneca Township (Seneca County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Seneca Township (Seneca County), used by 42.9% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.7% heat with utility gas.
18.9% heat with electricity.
7.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 20.7% (±8.9 points)
- Electricity
- 18.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.3%
Heating fuel in Seneca Township (Seneca County)
| Fuel used most | Seneca Township (Seneca County) | Seneca County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.7% (±8.9 points) | 52.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.3% (±5.6 points) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.9% (±7.6 points) | 24.2% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 42.9% (±9.8 points) | 17.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% (±1.7 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 Seneca Township (Seneca County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Seneca County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Seneca Township (Seneca County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Seneca County (24.2%).
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 Seneca Township (Seneca County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Township (Seneca County) | — | 18.9% (±7.6 points) | — |
| New Riegel | 4.2 mi | 19.0% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tymochtee Township | 5.9 mi | 23.5% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eden Township (Seneca County) | 5.9 mi | 36.4% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Hopewell Township (Seneca County) | 6.0 mi | 22.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Spring Township | 6.1 mi | 21.4% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tiffin | 6.2 mi | 24.0% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sycamore | 7.0 mi | 11.3% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sycamore Township (Wyandot County) | 8.0 mi | 8.2% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sycamore Township (Wyandot County), OH (8.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eden Township (Seneca County), OH (36.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Seneca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Township (Seneca County) | 15.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Adams Township (Seneca County) | 9.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | Seneca Township (Seneca County) | 7.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 4 | Pleasant Township (Seneca County) | 6.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Seneca County) | 4.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 | Hopewell Township (Seneca County) | 3.5% (±2.7 points) |
| 7 | Reed Township | 2.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Big Spring Township | 2.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Clinton Township (Seneca County) | 2.4% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Seneca 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 Seneca Township (Seneca County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Seneca Township (Seneca County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Seneca Township (Seneca County), used by 42.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Seneca Township (Seneca County) heat with oil?
7.3% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Seneca Township (Seneca County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Seneca Township (Seneca County) have electric heat?
18.9% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Seneca Township (Seneca 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 Seneca township, Seneca County, Ohio (county subdivision:71355, in state:39 county:147).
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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