How are homes heated in Townsend Township (Huron County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Townsend Township (Huron County), used by 56.4% (±15.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.4% heat with utility gas.
14.5% heat with electricity.
10.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.4% (±7.5 points)
- Electricity
- 14.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 10.1%
Heating fuel in Townsend Township (Huron County)
| Fuel used most | Townsend Township (Huron County) | Huron County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.4% (±7.5 points) | 55.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 10.1% (±11.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.5% (±11.5 points) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 56.4% (±15.1 points) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.9% (±5.9 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.7% (±7.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Townsend Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Huron County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Townsend Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Huron County (25.8%).
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 Townsend Township (Huron County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Township (Huron County) | — | 14.5% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Norwalk Township | 4.0 mi | 23.1% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township | 4.8 mi | 24.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Heights | 4.9 mi | 10.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wakeman | 5.0 mi | 17.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Erie County) | 5.5 mi | 19.8% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwalk | 5.7 mi | 28.1% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Milan | 5.9 mi | 12.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wakeman Township | 6.1 mi | 32.5% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norwalk, OH (28.1%), Wakeman Township, OH (32.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Huron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartland Township | 19.2% (±14.7 points) |
| 2 | Fitchville Township | 13.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 3 | Townsend Township (Huron County) | 10.1% (±11.2 points) |
| 4 | North Fairfield | 8.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 5 | Sherman Township | 7.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Peru Township (Huron County) | 5.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 7 | Ripley Township (Huron County) | 5.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 8 | Greenwich Township | 4.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 9 | Fairfield Township (Huron County) | 4.2% (±3.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 27 places in Huron 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 Townsend Township (Huron County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Townsend Township (Huron County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Townsend Township (Huron County), used by 56.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Townsend Township (Huron County) heat with oil?
10.1% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Townsend Township (Huron County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Townsend Township (Huron County) have electric heat?
14.5% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Townsend Township (Huron 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 Townsend township, Huron County, Ohio (county subdivision:77158, in state:39 county:077).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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