How are homes heated in Thornville, OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Thornville, used by 78.6% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 78.6% (±9.9 points)
- Electricity
- 21.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Thornville
| Fuel used most | Thornville | Perry County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.6% (±9.9 points) | 47.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.4% (±9.9 points) | 30.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 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 Thornville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perry County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Thornville, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Perry County (30.6%).
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 Thornville
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornville | — | 21.4% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Thorn Township | 1.1 mi | 23.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harbor Hills | 3.1 mi | 10.4% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Beach | 3.6 mi | 41.9% (±15.0 points) | Higher |
| Buckeye Lake | 4.3 mi | 25.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenford | 5.4 mi | 25.0% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Township (Fairfield County) | 5.6 mi | 26.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Licking Township (Licking County) | 5.7 mi | 16.3% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 6.0 mi | 30.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield Beach, OH (41.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pike Township (Perry County) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Corning | 0.0% (±17.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Glenford | 0.0% (±32.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Roseville | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Shawnee | 0.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Somerset | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Thornville | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Monday Creek Township | 0.0% (±15.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Perry 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 Thornville
What is the most common way to heat a home in Thornville?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Thornville, used by 78.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Thornville heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Thornville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Thornville have electric heat?
21.4% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Thornville 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 Thornville village, Ohio (place:76680, in state:39).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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