How are homes heated in Washington Township (Morrow County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Morrow County), used by 34.8% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.8% heat with utility gas.
7.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 11.8% (±8.7 points)
- Electricity
- 34.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.3%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Morrow County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Morrow County) | Morrow County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.8% (±8.7 points) | 22.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.3% (±6.3 points) | 3.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 34.8% (±15.7 points) | 25.2% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.0% (±15.2 points) | 34.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.8% (±11.0 points) | 10.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% (±3.8 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 (Morrow County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Morrow County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Morrow County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morrow County (25.2%).
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 (Morrow County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Morrow County) | — | 34.8% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Tully Township (Marion County) | 4.0 mi | 49.4% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Candlewood Lake | 4.2 mi | 13.3% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| North Bloomfield Township | 5.5 mi | 13.9% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Canaan Township (Morrow County) | 5.7 mi | 8.1% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Polk Township | 5.8 mi | 17.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galion | 6.1 mi | 18.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Congress Township (Morrow County) | 6.8 mi | 21.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edison | 7.2 mi | 11.9% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Candlewood Lake, OH (13.3%), North Bloomfield Township, OH (13.9%), Canaan Township (Morrow County), OH (8.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Morrow County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westfield Township (Morrow County) | 9.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Morrow County) | 7.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Morrow County) | 6.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 4 | North Bloomfield Township | 6.5% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Perry Township (Morrow County) | 6.3% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 | Chesterville | 5.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 | Lincoln Township | 5.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 8 | Congress Township (Morrow County) | 5.0% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Morrow 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 (Morrow County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Morrow County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Morrow County), used by 34.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Morrow County) heat with oil?
7.3% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Morrow County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Morrow County) have electric heat?
34.8% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Morrow 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, Morrow County, Ohio (county subdivision:81508, in state:39 county:117).
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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