How are homes heated in Leshara Township, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Leshara Township, NE, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Leshara Township, used by 45.4% (±18.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.2% heat with utility gas.

43.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.2% (±6.6 points)
Electricity: 43.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Leshara Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Leshara Township	Saunders County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	6.2% (±6.6 points)	31.5%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.8 points)	1.2%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	43.5% (±16.2 points)	38.8%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	45.4% (±18.8 points)	22.8%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	4.9% (±6.9 points)	2.3%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.8 points)	3.2%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.2%	0.4%	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 Leshara Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Saunders County (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Leshara Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Saunders County (38.8%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (31.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Leshara Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Leshara Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Leshara Township	—	43.5% (±16.2 points)	—
Leshara	1.0 mi	36.8% (±19.2 points)	Not measurably different
Pohocco Township	4.4 mi	53.2% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different
Valley	4.6 mi	22.4% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Union Township (Saunders County)	5.5 mi	44.2% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Marietta Township	6.4 mi	11.9% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Inglewood	6.4 mi	45.7% (±18.1 points)	Not measurably different
Yutan	6.7 mi	41.8% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Elkhorn Township (Dodge County)	7.0 mi	40.9% (±23.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Valley, NE (22.4%), Marietta Township, NE (11.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Saunders County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14 (tie)	Yutan	0.0% (±4.0 points)
14 (tie)	Ashland Township	0.0% (±1.8 points)
14 (tie)	Bohemia Township (Saunders County)	0.0% (±78.4 points)
14 (tie)	Clear Creek Township	0.0% (±5.3 points)
14 (tie)	Elk Township	0.0% (±33.4 points)
14 (tie)	Green Township	0.0% (±17.5 points)
14 (tie)	Leshara Township	0.0% (±7.8 points)
14 (tie)	Marble Township	0.0% (±15.5 points)
14 (tie)	Marietta Township	0.0% (±6.1 points)
14 (tie)	Mariposa Township	0.0% (±16.9 points)
14 (tie)	Newman Township	0.0% (±37.9 points)
14 (tie)	North Cedar Township	0.0% (±7.7 points)
14 (tie)	Pohocco Township	0.0% (±4.7 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Saunders 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 Leshara Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Leshara Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Leshara Township, used by 45.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Leshara Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Leshara Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Leshara Township have electric heat?

43.5% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes in Leshara Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leshara township, Saunders County, Nebraska

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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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