How are homes heated in Union Township (Putnam County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Union Township (Putnam County), used by 45.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.1% heat with electricity.
1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 45.7% (±9.4 points)
- Electricity
- 30.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.0%
Heating fuel in Union Township (Putnam County)
| Fuel used most | Union Township (Putnam County) | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.7% (±9.4 points) | 31.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.1% (±8.0 points) | 31.0% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.8% (±7.6 points) | 30.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% (±3.0 points) | 1.1% | 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 Union Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Putnam County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Union Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Putnam County (31.0%).
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 Union Township (Putnam County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Putnam County) | — | 30.1% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Kalida | 2.0 mi | 41.1% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) | 5.1 mi | 22.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg Township | 5.1 mi | 35.7% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Putnam County) | 5.6 mi | 19.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 5.8 mi | 23.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glandorf | 6.2 mi | 19.9% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Columbus Grove | 6.4 mi | 16.2% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Ottawa Township | 7.6 mi | 40.7% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glandorf, OH (19.9%), Columbus Grove, OH (16.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ottawa Township, OH (40.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 5.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Jennings Township (Putnam County) | 3.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Ottoville | 2.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Gilboa | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Palmer Township (Putnam County) | 1.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 9 | Monterey Township | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 10 | Union Township (Putnam County) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Ottawa Township | 0.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Ottawa | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Blanchard Township (Putnam County) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Leipsic | 0.1% (±0.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Putnam 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 Union Township (Putnam County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Union Township (Putnam County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Union Township (Putnam County), used by 45.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Union Township (Putnam County) heat with oil?
1.0% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Union Township (Putnam County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Union Township (Putnam County) have electric heat?
30.1% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Union Township (Putnam 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 Union township, Putnam County, Ohio (county subdivision:78526, in state:39 county:137).
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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