How are homes heated in Chesterland, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Chesterland, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chesterland, used by 81.0% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.1% heat with electricity.

5.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 81.0% (±6.4 points)
Electricity: 12.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.1%

Heating fuel in Chesterland

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Chesterland	Geauga County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	81.0% (±6.4 points)	60.5%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.1% (±3.4 points)	7.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	12.1% (±5.7 points)	18.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.8% (±0.8 points)	3.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.0% (±1.3 points)	6.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.2 points)	1.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.2 points)	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.2 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 Chesterland, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Geauga County (7.8%).

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

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

In Chesterland, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Chesterland

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chesterland
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Chesterland	—	12.1% (±5.7 points)	—
Chester Township (Geauga County)	1.0 mi	13.3% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gates Mills	2.8 mi	10.3% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Russell Township	4.1 mi	6.0% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hunting Valley	4.2 mi	13.0% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Mayfield	4.2 mi	12.0% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Kirtland	4.8 mi	8.8% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Mayfield Heights	5.0 mi	24.4% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Willoughby Hills	5.5 mi	35.2% (±6.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mayfield Heights, OH (24.4%), Willoughby Hills, OH (35.2%).

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
9	Huntsburg Township	9.6% (±5.4 points)
10	Parkman Township	7.7% (±5.1 points)
11	Chardon Township	7.6% (±4.0 points)
12	Burton	6.4% (±3.9 points)
13	Munson Township	5.6% (±3.7 points)
14	Chester Township (Geauga County)	5.3% (±2.7 points)
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)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Geauga County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Chesterland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

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 Chesterland

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chesterland, used by 81.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Chesterland heat with oil?

5.1% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Chesterland use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Chesterland have electric heat?

12.1% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Chesterland heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesterland CDP, 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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