How are homes heated in Washington Township (Defiance County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Defiance County), used by 52.1% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.2% heat with utility gas.
25.0% heat with electricity.
0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 20.2% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 25.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.5%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Defiance County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Defiance County) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.2% (±7.0 points) | 49.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.0% (±11.1 points) | 27.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 52.1% (±10.5 points) | 18.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.8% (±2.4 points) | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 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 Washington Township (Defiance County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Defiance County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Defiance County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Defiance County (27.5%).
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 Washington Township (Defiance County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Defiance County) | — | 25.0% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Ney | 0.3 mi | 18.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 5.4 mi | 35.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pulaski Township | 5.9 mi | 22.0% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryan | 6.2 mi | 29.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmer Township | 6.3 mi | 18.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 6.3 mi | 19.3% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood | 6.5 mi | 38.8% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | 7.8 mi | 36.1% (±6.2 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 Defiance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sherwood | 2.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 4 | Milford Township (Defiance County) | 1.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) |
| 6 | Noble Township (Defiance County) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 7 | Hicksville Township | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Defiance Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Washington Township (Defiance County) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 10 | Defiance | 0.4% (±0.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Hicksville | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Ney | 0.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Adams Township (Defiance County) | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Farmer Township | 0.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Highland Township (Defiance County) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Defiance 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 Washington Township (Defiance County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Defiance County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Defiance County), used by 52.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Defiance County) heat with oil?
0.5% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Defiance County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Defiance County) have electric heat?
25.0% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Defiance 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 Washington township, Defiance County, Ohio (county subdivision:81200, in state:39 county:039).
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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