How are homes heated in Washington Township (Harrison County), OH?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Harrison County), used by 46.3% (±19.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.8% heat with utility gas.
15.7% heat with electricity.
12.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.8% (±5.2 points)
- Electricity
- 15.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.0%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Harrison County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Harrison County) | Harrison County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% (±5.2 points) | 37.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.0% (±12.2 points) | 11.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.7% (±11.6 points) | 25.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.1% (±15.0 points) | 13.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 46.3% (±19.3 points) | 11.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harrison County (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Harrison County (25.3%).
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 (Harrison County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Harrison County) | — | 15.7% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Freeport | 3.3 mi | 22.0% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport Township | 4.3 mi | 13.9% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nottingham Township | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deersville | 4.9 mi | 52.4% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Harrison County) | 5.7 mi | 57.4% (±17.3 points) | Higher |
| Moorefield Township (Harrison County) | 6.8 mi | 19.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township (Tuscarawas County) | 7.0 mi | 31.8% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Tuscarawas County) | 7.2 mi | 42.2% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Harrison County), OH (57.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | German Township (Harrison County) | 33.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 3 | Short Creek Township | 31.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 | Stock Township (Harrison County) | 23.4% (±27.7 points) |
| 5 | Green Township (Harrison County) | 20.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 6 | Nottingham Township | 18.0% (±15.0 points) |
| 7 | Moorefield Township (Harrison County) | 14.1% (±13.8 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Harrison County) | 12.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 9 | Freeport Township | 8.7% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Monroe Township (Harrison County) | 8.1% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | North Township | 6.8% (±5.8 points) |
| 12 | Hopedale | 5.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 13 | Freeport | 5.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 14 | Rumley Township | 3.7% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Harrison 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 (Harrison County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Harrison County)?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Harrison County), used by 46.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Harrison County) heat with oil?
12.0% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Harrison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Harrison County) have electric heat?
15.7% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Harrison 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, Harrison County, Ohio (county subdivision:81312, in state:39 county:067).
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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