How are homes heated in Chesapeake, OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chesapeake, used by 48.7% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% heat with electricity.
3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 48.7% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 44.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.0%
Heating fuel in Chesapeake
| Fuel used most | Chesapeake | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.7% (±12.2 points) | 41.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 44.3% (±14.0 points) | 42.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 14.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.2% | 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 Chesapeake, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Chesapeake, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lawrence County (42.4%).
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 Chesapeake
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | — | 44.3% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Huntington | 1.6 mi | 40.7% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | 2.9 mi | 53.1% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 3.9 mi | 60.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Proctorville | 4.1 mi | 54.7% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 4.3 mi | 52.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ceredo | 5.4 mi | 48.7% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Point | 6.7 mi | 47.8% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenova | 7.0 mi | 38.7% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesapeake | 3.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 2 | Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) | 1.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | Proctorville | 1.1% (±2.3 points) |
| 4 | South Point | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fayette Township | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Athalia | 0.0% (±25.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 Chesapeake
What is the most common way to heat a home in Chesapeake?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chesapeake, used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Chesapeake heat with oil?
3.0% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Chesapeake use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Chesapeake have electric heat?
44.3% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake village, Ohio (place:13904, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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