How are homes heated in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Spencer Township (Allen County), used by 60.7% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.3% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 60.7% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 18.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Spencer Township (Allen County)
| Fuel used most | Spencer Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.7% (±10.0 points) | 63.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.3% (±6.0 points) | 23.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.2% (±5.5 points) | 9.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.8% (±2.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.9% (±6.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.6 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 Spencer Township (Allen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allen County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Spencer Township (Allen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allen County (23.6%).
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 Spencer Township (Allen County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township (Allen County) | — | 18.3% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Spencerville | 2.0 mi | 16.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Township (Van Wert County) | 3.3 mi | 17.7% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amanda Township (Allen County) | 5.2 mi | 24.1% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Auglaize County) | 5.5 mi | 15.2% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 5.5 mi | 10.0% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venedocia | 5.7 mi | 23.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 6.8 mi | 27.0% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Logan Township | 7.5 mi | 35.6% (±12.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marion Township (Allen County), OH (27.0%), Logan Township, OH (35.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jackson Township (Allen County) | 2.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 | Beaverdam | 2.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 7 | Delphos | 1.4% (±1.1 points) |
| 8 | Sugar Creek Township (Allen County) | 1.2% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | Fort Shawnee | 1.1% (±0.9 points) |
| 10 | Bath Township (Allen County) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) |
| 11 | Spencer Township (Allen County) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Richland Township (Allen County) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Shawnee Township | 0.6% (±0.5 points) |
| 14 | Lima | 0.3% (±0.3 points) |
| 15 | American Township | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Bluffton | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Cairo | 0.0% (±16.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Allen 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 Spencer Township (Allen County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Spencer Township (Allen County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Spencer Township (Allen County), used by 60.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Spencer Township (Allen County) heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Spencer Township (Allen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Spencer Township (Allen County) have electric heat?
18.3% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Spencer Township (Allen 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 Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio (county subdivision:73982, in state:39 county:003).
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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