How are homes heated in Weller Township, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Weller Township, used by 38.9% (±17.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.9% heat with utility gas.
15.6% heat with electricity.
7.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 17.9% (±18.0 points)
- Electricity
- 15.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.9%
Heating fuel in Weller Township
| Fuel used most | Weller Township | Richland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.9% (±18.0 points) | 62.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.9% (±6.3 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.6% (±8.5 points) | 22.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.9% (±17.4 points) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 19.7% (±10.2 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.7 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 Weller Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Richland County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Weller Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Richland County (22.7%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Weller Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weller Township | — | 15.6% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Milton Township (Ashland County) | 4.0 mi | 35.3% (±11.9 points) | Higher |
| Franklin Township (Richland County) | 4.3 mi | 32.7% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Richland County) | 5.1 mi | 11.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Richland County) | 6.0 mi | 47.3% (±19.4 points) | Higher |
| Mifflin Township (Richland County) | 6.6 mi | 30.5% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Clear Creek Township (Ashland County) | 7.0 mi | 23.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 7.2 mi | 21.4% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland | 7.2 mi | 3.9% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roseland, OH (3.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milton Township (Ashland County), OH (35.3%), Butler Township (Richland County), OH (47.3%), Mifflin Township (Richland County), OH (30.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Township (Richland County) | 16.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 2 | Jefferson Township (Richland County) | 8.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Perry Township (Richland County) | 8.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Richland County) | 8.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 | Weller Township | 7.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Troy Township (Richland County) | 6.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Bloominggrove Township | 5.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Richland County) | 5.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 9 | Sandusky Township (Richland County) | 4.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | Cass Township (Richland County) | 3.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 11 | Springfield Township (Richland County) | 3.6% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Richland 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 Weller Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Weller Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Weller Township, used by 38.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Weller Township heat with oil?
7.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Weller Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Weller Township have electric heat?
15.6% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Weller 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 Weller township, Richland County, Ohio (county subdivision:82628, in state:39 county:139).
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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