How are homes heated in Valley Township (Guernsey County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Valley Township (Guernsey County), used by 61.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.0% heat with electricity.
2.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 61.9% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 23.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.9%
Heating fuel in Valley Township (Guernsey County)
| Fuel used most | Valley Township (Guernsey County) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.9% (±8.4 points) | 43.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 3.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.0% (±7.6 points) | 28.1% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.5% (±4.2 points) | 16.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.1% | 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 Valley Township (Guernsey County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Guernsey County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Valley Township (Guernsey County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Guernsey County (28.1%).
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 Valley Township (Guernsey County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township (Guernsey County) | — | 23.0% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Pleasant City | 1.8 mi | 13.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Guernsey County) | 3.3 mi | 44.9% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Byesville | 3.8 mi | 26.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township | 4.4 mi | 20.7% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spencer Township (Guernsey County) | 4.8 mi | 18.1% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Senecaville | 5.8 mi | 16.4% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westland Township | 6.5 mi | 43.1% (±13.9 points) | Higher |
| Cumberland | 6.7 mi | 12.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Guernsey County), OH (44.9%), Westland Township, OH (43.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Guernsey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Westland Township | 7.3% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Adams Township (Guernsey County) | 6.8% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Center Township (Guernsey County) | 6.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Liberty Township (Guernsey County) | 6.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Madison Township (Guernsey County) | 6.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 11 | Monroe Township (Guernsey County) | 4.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 12 | Valley Township (Guernsey County) | 2.9% (±2.7 points) |
| 13 | Spencer Township (Guernsey County) | 2.8% (±3.4 points) |
| 14 | Cumberland | 2.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 15 | Millwood Township | 1.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 16 | Richland Township (Guernsey County) | 1.7% (±2.2 points) |
| 17 | Jackson Township (Guernsey County) | 1.3% (±1.1 points) |
| 18 | Cambridge Township | 1.2% (±0.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Guernsey 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 Valley Township (Guernsey County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Valley Township (Guernsey County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Valley Township (Guernsey County), used by 61.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Valley Township (Guernsey County) heat with oil?
2.9% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Valley Township (Guernsey County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Valley Township (Guernsey County) have electric heat?
23.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Valley Township (Guernsey 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 Valley township, Guernsey County, Ohio (county subdivision:79156, in state:39 county:059).
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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