How are homes heated in Waldo Township, OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Waldo Township, used by 41.2% (±19.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% heat with utility gas.
5.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 26.7% (±10.3 points)
- Electricity
- 41.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.8%
Heating fuel in Waldo Township
| Fuel used most | Waldo Township | Marion County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.7% (±10.3 points) | 61.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.8% (±7.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.2% (±19.5 points) | 23.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.8% (±13.8 points) | 11.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±4.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.5 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 Waldo Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marion County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Waldo Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marion County (23.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Waldo Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo Township | — | 41.2% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Waldo | 0.7 mi | 20.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlboro Township (Delaware County) | 3.2 mi | 25.3% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Marion County) | 4.9 mi | 31.6% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield Township (Morrow County) | 5.2 mi | 17.9% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Marion County) | 5.3 mi | 25.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Township | 5.9 mi | 21.6% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect | 5.9 mi | 14.3% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Troy Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 32.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Prospect, OH (14.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect Township | 7.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 2 | Waldo Township | 5.8% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 | Big Island Township | 5.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 | Grand Prairie Township | 5.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 5 | Green Camp Township | 2.5% (±3.8 points) |
| 6 | Pleasant Township (Marion County) | 1.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 7 | Claridon Township (Marion County) | 1.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 8 | Green Camp | 0.7% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Marion 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 Waldo Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Waldo Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Waldo Township, used by 41.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Waldo Township heat with oil?
5.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Waldo Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Waldo Township have electric heat?
41.2% (±19.5 points) of occupied homes in Waldo Township 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 Waldo township, Marion County, Ohio (county subdivision:80514, in state:39 county:101).
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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