How are homes heated in Smithfield Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Smithfield Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Smithfield Township, used by 47.5% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.1% heat with utility gas.

29.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.1% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 29.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 47.5%

Heating fuel in Smithfield Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Smithfield Township	Jefferson County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	2.1% (±2.2 points)	49.5%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	47.5% (±8.2 points)	13.1%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	29.2% (±8.7 points)	27.6%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	15.4% (±7.2 points)	5.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	3.4% (±2.9 points)	2.9%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.4%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.9% (±2.6 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 Smithfield Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Jefferson County (13.1%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Smithfield Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson County (27.6%).

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 Smithfield Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Smithfield Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Smithfield Township	—	29.2% (±8.7 points)	—
Adena	3.4 mi	20.1% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Dillonvale	4.0 mi	23.2% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Mount Pleasant Township	4.1 mi	25.9% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Mount Pleasant	4.9 mi	27.6% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
Harrisville	5.5 mi	7.2% (±7.3 points)	Lower
Wayne Township (Jefferson County)	5.7 mi	47.5% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Short Creek Township	6.3 mi	24.3% (±10.7 points)	Not measurably different
Warren Township (Jefferson County)	6.4 mi	17.5% (±4.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrisville, OH (7.2%), Warren Township (Jefferson County), OH (17.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Dillonvale	66.0% (±14.6 points)
2	Adena	59.9% (±11.9 points)
3	Mount Pleasant	55.3% (±11.8 points)
4	Mount Pleasant Township	51.1% (±10.4 points)
5	Bloomingdale	51.0% (±26.1 points)
6	Smithfield Township	47.5% (±8.2 points)
7	Ross Township (Jefferson County)	41.7% (±24.2 points)
8	Springfield Township (Jefferson County)	32.8% (±12.0 points)
9	Wells Township	25.3% (±12.1 points)
10	Saline Township	21.9% (±9.0 points)
11	Warren Township (Jefferson County)	18.5% (±4.5 points)
12	Wayne Township (Jefferson County)	14.5% (±7.1 points)

Showing 12 of 33 places in Jefferson 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 Smithfield Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Smithfield Township?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Smithfield Township, used by 47.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Smithfield Township heat with oil?

47.5% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Smithfield Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Smithfield Township have electric heat?

29.2% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Smithfield Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio

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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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