How are homes heated in Springfield Township (Jefferson County), OH?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Jefferson County), used by 32.8% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% heat with utility gas.
18.2% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 32.3% (±7.6 points)
- Electricity
- 18.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 32.8%
Heating fuel in Springfield Township (Jefferson County)
| Fuel used most | Springfield Township (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.3% (±7.6 points) | 49.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 32.8% (±12.0 points) | 13.1% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.2% (±7.0 points) | 27.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.1% (±4.4 points) | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.6% (±6.2 points) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.6 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 Springfield Township (Jefferson County), 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 Springfield Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Jefferson County (27.6%).
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 Springfield Township (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Jefferson County) | — | 18.2% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Amsterdam | 1.0 mi | 16.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bergholz | 3.3 mi | 13.4% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township (Carroll County) | 4.1 mi | 33.2% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Carroll County) | 5.2 mi | 34.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Jefferson County) | 5.2 mi | 13.7% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (Harrison County) | 5.8 mi | 34.2% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Jefferson County) | 6.1 mi | 33.9% (±9.3 points) | Higher |
| Richmond | 7.5 mi | 15.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salem Township (Jefferson County), OH (33.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Salem Township (Jefferson County) | 13.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Island Creek Township | 13.1% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 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 Springfield Township (Jefferson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Springfield Township (Jefferson County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Jefferson County), used by 32.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Springfield Township (Jefferson County) heat with oil?
32.8% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Jefferson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Springfield Township (Jefferson County) have electric heat?
18.2% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Jefferson 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 Springfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio (county subdivision:74122, in state:39 county:081).
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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