How are homes heated in Bethel Township (Miami County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Bethel Township (Miami County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Township (Miami County), used by 39.5% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.1% heat with utility gas.

18.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.1% (±4.8 points)
Electricity: 39.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 18.5%

Heating fuel in Bethel Township (Miami County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Bethel Township (Miami County)	Miami County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	4.1% (±4.8 points)	57.8%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	18.5% (±8.1 points)	3.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	39.5% (±10.2 points)	27.9%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	27.4% (±8.3 points)	8.1%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	7.0% (±4.8 points)	1.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±1.9 points)	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.3% (±3.5 points)	0.6%	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 Bethel Township (Miami County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Miami County (3.4%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).

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

In Bethel Township (Miami County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Miami County (27.9%).

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 Bethel Township (Miami County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bethel Township (Miami County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Bethel Township (Miami County)	—	39.5% (±10.2 points)	—
New Carlisle	3.6 mi	11.7% (±4.5 points)	Lower
Park Layne	4.1 mi	5.2% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Crystal Lakes	4.7 mi	18.2% (±10.4 points)	Lower
Huber Heights	5.0 mi	33.4% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Elizabeth Township (Miami County)	5.3 mi	22.9% (±10.0 points)	Lower
Tipp City	5.5 mi	30.8% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bethel Township (Clark County)	6.2 mi	17.7% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Vandalia	6.3 mi	38.9% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Carlisle, OH (11.7%), Park Layne, OH (5.2%), Crystal Lakes, OH (18.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Potsdam	32.6% (±20.7 points)
2	Bethel Township (Miami County)	18.5% (±8.1 points)
3	Laura	14.7% (±8.6 points)
4	Lostcreek Township	12.5% (±8.7 points)
5	Springcreek Township	8.5% (±6.3 points)
6	Union Township (Miami County)	7.3% (±2.6 points)
7	Staunton Township	7.2% (±5.9 points)
8	Casstown	7.0% (±12.2 points)

Showing 8 of 24 places in Miami 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 Bethel Township (Miami County)

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Township (Miami County), used by 39.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Bethel Township (Miami County) heat with oil?

18.5% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Township (Miami County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Bethel Township (Miami County) have electric heat?

39.5% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Township (Miami County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Miami 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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