How are homes heated in Auburn Township (Geauga County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Auburn Township (Geauga County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Auburn Township (Geauga County), used by 78.3% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.3% heat with electricity.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 78.3% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 15.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.6%

Heating fuel in Auburn Township (Geauga County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Auburn Township (Geauga County)	Geauga County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	78.3% (±6.2 points)	60.5%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.6% (±1.9 points)	7.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	15.3% (±5.9 points)	18.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±0.9 points)	3.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	3.0% (±2.6 points)	6.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.6 points)	1.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.2% (±1.0 points)	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.1%	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 Auburn Township (Geauga County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Geauga County (7.8%).

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

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

In Auburn Township (Geauga County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Geauga County (18.7%).

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 Auburn Township (Geauga County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Auburn Township (Geauga County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Auburn Township (Geauga County)	—	15.3% (±5.9 points)	—
Troy Township (Geauga County)	4.3 mi	33.4% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Newbury Township	4.8 mi	13.7% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Mantua Township	5.1 mi	13.1% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hiram Township	5.7 mi	12.4% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bainbridge Township	5.8 mi	15.1% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
South Russell	6.0 mi	13.8% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bainbridge (community)	6.0 mi	15.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Hiram	6.9 mi	13.9% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Troy Township (Geauga County), OH (33.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
15	Chesterland	5.1% (±3.4 points)
16	Middlefield Township	4.1% (±2.5 points)
17	Russell Township	3.3% (±2.8 points)
18	Bainbridge Township	2.4% (±1.6 points)
19	South Russell	2.0% (±1.9 points)
20	Middlefield	1.8% (±2.9 points)
21	Auburn Township (Geauga County)	1.6% (±1.9 points)
22	Bainbridge (community)	1.5% (±1.6 points)
23	Chardon	0.6% (±1.1 points)

Showing 9 of 23 places in Geauga 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 Auburn Township (Geauga County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Auburn Township (Geauga County), used by 78.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Auburn Township (Geauga County) heat with oil?

1.6% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Auburn Township (Geauga County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Auburn Township (Geauga County) have electric heat?

15.3% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Auburn Township (Geauga County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn township, Geauga County, Ohio

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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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