Vinton County, Ohio ยท county seat McArthur
Insulation in Vinton County
Attic insulation, crawl space cleanout and vapor barriers, blown in walls, rim joists and old insulation removal across Vinton County, including McArthur, Hamden and Zaleski. We come out, measure, and give you one written price for the whole job.
Vinton County homes, by the numbers
The typical home in Vinton County was built in 1982. Ohio's median is 1970. 24.3% went up before 1960. Newer homes usually have some insulation, but ENERGY STAR says 9 out of 10 U.S. homes are under-insulated [2], and crawl space insulation is often the first thing to fall.
When was your house built? The Vinton County Auditor's website (use its property search) [3] lists the year built for most homes. Look up your address and tell us when you call; the age of the house tells us a lot about what is in the walls and attic.
How Vinton County heats
| Electricity | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
| Propane (bottled or tank gas) | 23% | |
| Utility gas | 20.4% | |
| Wood | 7.5% | |
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 3.5% | |
| Other fuel | 1.2% |
The most common heating fuel in Vinton County is electricity (44%), well above Ohio's 26%. With electric heat, every bit of heat that leaks through the attic shows up on the electric bill. 34% heat with propane, fuel oil, wood or coal: homes off the gas line, where you buy fuel by the tank, the gallon or the cord. Insulation stretches every fill. [1] [4]
Climate zone and the attic target
Under Ohio's residential code, Vinton County is in climate zone 5A [5]. The 2021 and 2024 model energy codes moved it to zone 4A [6], but Ohio has not adopted them. Either way, the attic advice is the same: ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 in an uninsulated attic and adding R-49 where there are already 3 to 4 inches, for zones 4 and 5 alike [7]. What that means for your attic.
Vinton County questions
How old are the homes in Vinton County, Ohio?
The median home in Vinton County was built in 1982, and 24.3% were built before 1960, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Statewide, 37.7% of Ohio homes were built before 1960.
How do homes in Vinton County heat?
20.4% of occupied homes heat with utility gas, 44% with electricity, 23% with propane, 3.5% with fuel oil or kerosene and 7.5% with wood (ACS 2020-2024, table B25040).
Does House Tite insulate homes in Vinton County?
Yes. Vinton County is one of the twelve Central and Southeast Ohio counties we work in. Home base is Nelsonville, in Athens County.
Utilities and energy programs
| Electric co-op | Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative [8] Programs: Home Energy Audit [9] |
|---|---|
| Natural gas | Columbia Gas of Ohio [10] |
Columbia Gas of Ohio customers: WarmChoice offers free home energy inspections and energy-saving improvements, including insulation, air sealing, and natural gas appliance upgrades
to households with incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines [11].
From each utility's own website. Utilities usually serve only part of a county, and programs change; check the linked page before you count on one, and ask your electric and gas company what they offer right now.
Free weatherization if you qualify
Ohio's Home Weatherization Assistance Program, run since April 2026 by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, works through a local agency in each county. In Vinton County that is Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc., (740) 384 3722 [13]. It serves households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines [12]. If you qualify, apply there first; it costs you nothing.
What we do in Vinton County
- Attic insulation
- Crawl spaces
- Insulation removal
- Blown in walls
- Rim joists
- Pole barns and shops
- New construction
- Spray foam
Towns in Vinton County
Incorporated towns and census places in Vinton County, largest first [14]. McArthur is the county seat.
- McArthur
- Hamden
- Zaleski
- Wilkesville
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Tell us about the job
A few details and a photo or two is all it takes. We call you back to set up a time to come out, measure, and give you one written price for the whole job.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B25035 (median year built), B25034 (year built), B25040 (house heating fuel), B25003 (tenure), B01003 (population).
- ENERGY STAR. Why Seal and Insulate?.
- Vinton County Auditor. County Auditor website.
- U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Ohio, same tables.
- Ohio Board of Building Standards. Residential Code of Ohio, Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency (rule 4101:8-11-01, effective July 1, 2019), Tables 1101.7 and 1102.1.2.
- International Code Council. 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, Table R301.1, climate zones by county.
- ENERGY STAR. Recommended Home Insulation R-Values.
- Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative. Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative: service area.
- Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative. Home Energy Audit.
- Columbia Gas of Ohio. Columbia Gas of Ohio: service area.
- Columbia Gas of Ohio. Ohio Energy Assistance Programs fact sheet, 2026-2027 (WarmChoice).
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP).
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Energy and community assistance providers map.
- U.S. Census Bureau. 2020 Census place-by-county relationship file for Ohio.