How are homes heated in Sharon Township (Richland County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sharon Township (Richland County), used by 66.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.9% heat with electricity.
2.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 66.0% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 19.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.1%
Heating fuel in Sharon Township (Richland County)
| Fuel used most | Sharon Township (Richland County) | Richland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.0% (±7.0 points) | 62.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.9% (±6.0 points) | 22.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 Sharon Township (Richland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Richland County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sharon Township (Richland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Richland County (22.7%).
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 Sharon Township (Richland County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Township (Richland County) | — | 19.9% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Shelby | 2.8 mi | 21.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Crawford County) | 3.1 mi | 28.9% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Crawford County) | 3.7 mi | 11.4% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Richland County) | 4.8 mi | 26.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tiro | 5.3 mi | 5.8% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Crestline | 5.7 mi | 30.1% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Sandusky Township (Richland County) | 6.2 mi | 17.5% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Richland County) | 6.5 mi | 20.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tiro, OH (5.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crestline, OH (30.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Washington Township (Richland County) | 5.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 9 | Sandusky Township (Richland County) | 4.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | Cass Township (Richland County) | 3.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 11 | Springfield Township (Richland County) | 3.6% (±1.7 points) |
| 12 | Mifflin Township (Richland County) | 3.1% (±2.7 points) |
| 13 | Worthington Township | 2.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 14 | Sharon Township (Richland County) | 2.1% (±1.0 points) |
| 15 | Madison Township (Richland County) | 2.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 16 | Jackson Township (Richland County) | 1.8% (±3.0 points) |
| 17 | Plymouth Township (Richland County) | 1.2% (±1.7 points) |
| 18 | Ontario | 1.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 19 | Shelby | 0.8% (±0.8 points) |
| 20 | Bellville | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Richland 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 Sharon Township (Richland County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sharon Township (Richland County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sharon Township (Richland County), used by 66.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sharon Township (Richland County) heat with oil?
2.1% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Sharon Township (Richland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sharon Township (Richland County) have electric heat?
19.9% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Sharon Township (Richland 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 Sharon township, Richland County, Ohio (county subdivision:71830, in state:39 county:139).
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.
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