How are homes heated in Vernon Township (Scioto County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Township (Scioto County), used by 46.8% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
4.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 46.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.7%
Heating fuel in Vernon Township (Scioto County)
| Fuel used most | Vernon Township (Scioto County) | Scioto County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 36.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.7% (±5.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 46.8% (±17.5 points) | 40.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 44.0% (±16.3 points) | 17.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.5% (±4.7 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.0 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 Vernon Township (Scioto County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Scioto County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Vernon Township (Scioto County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Scioto County (40.3%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Vernon Township (Scioto County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township (Scioto County) | — | 46.8% (±17.5 points) | — |
| Porter Township (Scioto County) | 5.2 mi | 42.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheelersburg | 5.3 mi | 45.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | 5.6 mi | 27.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloom Township (Scioto County) | 6.0 mi | 42.5% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Scioto County) | 6.5 mi | 51.2% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Webster | 6.6 mi | 29.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 7.6 mi | 35.4% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Scioto County) | 8.3 mi | 46.6% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Scioto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Portsmouth | 8.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 2 | Union Township (Scioto County) | 6.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Scioto County) | 5.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 | Vernon Township (Scioto County) | 4.7% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Nile Township | 4.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rush Township (Scioto County) | 4.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Harrison Township (Scioto County) | 2.4% (±2.6 points) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Scioto County) | 2.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 9 | Porter Township (Scioto County) | 2.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | 1.4% (±2.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 26 places in Scioto 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 Vernon Township (Scioto County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Vernon Township (Scioto County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Township (Scioto County), used by 46.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Vernon Township (Scioto County) heat with oil?
4.7% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Township (Scioto County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Vernon Township (Scioto County) have electric heat?
46.8% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Township (Scioto 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 Vernon township, Scioto County, Ohio (county subdivision:79828, in state:39 county:145).
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 last updated on .
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