How are homes heated in Wayne Township (Muskingum County), OH?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Muskingum County), used by 59.1% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
59.1% (±10.1 points)
Electricity
27.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Wayne Township (Muskingum County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWayne Township (Muskingum County)Muskingum CountyOhioUnited States
Utility gas59.1% (±10.1 points)55.2%64.0%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±1.9 points)3.3%1.7%3.9%
Electricity27.4% (±9.6 points)29.4%26.0%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)8.3% (±5.0 points)7.3%5.6%4.9%
Wood3.2% (±2.7 points)2.8%1.4%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±1.9 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±1.9 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel1.3% (±2.0 points)1.6%0.7%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±1.3 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 Wayne Township (Muskingum County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Muskingum County (3.3%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Wayne Township (Muskingum County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Muskingum County (29.4%).

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 Wayne Township (Muskingum County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wayne Township (Muskingum County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Wayne Township (Muskingum County)—27.4% (±9.6 points)—
Duncan Falls1.8 mi15.5% (±17.4 points)Not measurably different
Philo3.0 mi19.3% (±10.2 points)Not measurably different
Pleasant Grove3.8 mi35.8% (±14.4 points)Not measurably different
South Zanesville4.1 mi20.1% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County)4.8 mi25.7% (±16.7 points)Not measurably different
Harrison Township (Muskingum County)5.2 mi22.0% (±9.6 points)Not measurably different
Brush Creek Township (Muskingum County)5.3 mi43.1% (±19.9 points)Not measurably different
Zanesville5.6 mi34.4% (±3.8 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 Muskingum County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
22 (tie)Zanesville0.0% (±0.4 points)
22 (tie)Adams Township (Muskingum County)0.0% (±14.5 points)
22 (tie)Blue Rock Township0.0% (±14.8 points)
22 (tie)Licking Township (Muskingum County)0.0% (±5.3 points)
22 (tie)Meigs Township (Muskingum County)0.0% (±37.2 points)
22 (tie)Springfield Township (Muskingum County)0.0% (±1.5 points)
22 (tie)Wayne Township (Muskingum County)0.0% (±1.9 points)

Showing 7 of 37 places in Muskingum 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 Wayne Township (Muskingum County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Wayne Township (Muskingum County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Muskingum County), used by 59.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wayne Township (Muskingum County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Muskingum County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wayne Township (Muskingum County) have electric heat?

27.4% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Muskingum 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 Wayne township, Muskingum County, Ohio (county subdivision:82236, in state:39 county:119).

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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