How are homes heated in Washington Township (Holmes County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Holmes County), used by 31.5% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.0% heat with electricity.
5.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 31.5% (±13.6 points)
- Electricity
- 28.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.5%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Holmes County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Holmes County) | Holmes County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.5% (±13.6 points) | 57.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.0% (±16.4 points) | 14.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.2% (±13.4 points) | 9.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.8% (±9.7 points) | 14.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.2 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 Washington Township (Holmes County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Holmes County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Holmes County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Holmes County (14.3%).
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 Washington Township (Holmes County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Holmes County) | — | 28.0% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Nashville | 3.4 mi | 20.3% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudonville | 3.6 mi | 20.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Ashland County) | 5.0 mi | 24.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township (Holmes County) | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Ripley Township (Holmes County) | 6.0 mi | 29.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Ashland County) | 6.5 mi | 14.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Ashland County) | 7.4 mi | 15.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 7.6 mi | 20.4% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knox Township (Holmes County), OH (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Holmes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Creek | 26.7% (±32.9 points) |
| 2 | Nashville | 26.3% (±16.8 points) |
| 3 | Glenmont | 16.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 4 | Walnut Creek Township | 6.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Holmes County) | 5.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 6 | Richland Township (Holmes County) | 4.1% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 | Monroe Township (Holmes County) | 3.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 8 | Ripley Township (Holmes County) | 2.2% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | Knox Township (Holmes County) | 1.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 10 | Mechanic Township | 1.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 11 | Millersburg | 1.1% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Holmes 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 (Holmes County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Holmes County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Holmes County), used by 31.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Holmes County) heat with oil?
5.5% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Holmes County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Holmes County) have electric heat?
28.0% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Holmes 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, Holmes County, Ohio (county subdivision:81368, in state:39 county:075).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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