How are homes heated in Waterloo Township, OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Waterloo Township, used by 49.7% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.0% heat with utility gas.
2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.0% (±10.3 points)
- Electricity
- 49.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.4%
Heating fuel in Waterloo Township
| Fuel used most | Waterloo Township | Athens County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.0% (±10.3 points) | 38.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.4% (±3.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.7% (±16.5 points) | 47.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 28.6% (±12.3 points) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.4% (±6.5 points) | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.6% | 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 Waterloo Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Athens County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Waterloo Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Athens County (47.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Waterloo Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Township | — | 49.7% (±16.5 points) | — |
| The Plains | 5.6 mi | 58.0% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athens Township (Athens County) | 5.7 mi | 49.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | 6.5 mi | 57.7% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Athens County) | 6.6 mi | 50.3% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Vinton County) | 6.7 mi | 49.5% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township (Vinton County) | 6.8 mi | 39.4% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 7.0 mi | 50.4% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chauncey | 7.2 mi | 12.3% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chauncey, OH (12.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Athens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lodi Township | 6.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 2 | Dover Township (Athens County) | 6.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 3 | Ames Township | 4.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Waterloo Township | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Coolville | 1.9% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Alexander Township | 1.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 7 | Trimble Township | 1.6% (±1.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Canaan Township (Athens County) | 1.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lee Township (Athens County) | 1.5% (±2.2 points) |
| 10 | York Township (Athens County) | 1.1% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Athens 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 Waterloo Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Waterloo Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Waterloo Township, used by 49.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Waterloo Township heat with oil?
2.4% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Waterloo Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Waterloo Township have electric heat?
49.7% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes in Waterloo 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 Waterloo township, Athens County, Ohio (county subdivision:81777, in state:39 county:009).
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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