How are homes heated in Whiteoak Township, OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Whiteoak Township, used by 49.8% (±14.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.4% heat with utility gas.
3.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.4% (±0.9 points)
- Electricity
- 49.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.7%
Heating fuel in Whiteoak Township
| Fuel used most | Whiteoak Township | Highland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 24.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.7% (±4.7 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.8% (±14.3 points) | 46.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.3% (±11.2 points) | 15.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.4% (±10.3 points) | 6.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 11.4% (±8.8 points) | 3.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.7% | 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 Whiteoak Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Highland County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Whiteoak Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Highland County (46.5%).
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 Whiteoak Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteoak Township | — | 49.8% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Mowrystown | 1.6 mi | 49.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Highland County) | 4.5 mi | 46.1% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sardinia | 4.9 mi | 61.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Highland County) | 5.4 mi | 59.4% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township (Brown County) | 5.6 mi | 74.2% (±12.5 points) | Higher |
| Hamer Township | 6.0 mi | 69.1% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | 6.4 mi | 66.7% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Highland County) | 7.0 mi | 59.0% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagle Township (Brown County), OH (74.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Highland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Clay Township (Highland County) | 10.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Brushcreek Township | 7.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Sinking Spring | 6.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 8 | New Market Township | 4.2% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Highland County) | 3.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Concord Township (Highland County) | 3.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Whiteoak Township | 3.7% (±4.7 points) |
| 12 | Penn Township (Highland County) | 3.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 13 | Fairfield Township (Highland County) | 3.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Highland County) | 3.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 15 | Madison Township (Highland County) | 3.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 16 | Marshall Township | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 17 | Leesburg | 2.1% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Highland 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 Whiteoak Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Whiteoak Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Whiteoak Township, used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Whiteoak Township heat with oil?
3.7% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Whiteoak Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Whiteoak Township have electric heat?
49.8% (±14.3 points) of occupied homes in Whiteoak 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 Whiteoak township, Highland County, Ohio (county subdivision:84826, in state:39 county:071).
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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