How are homes heated in Claibourne Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Claibourne Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Claibourne Township, used by 53.5% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.8% heat with electricity.

4.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 53.5% (±9.0 points)
Electricity: 20.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.8%

Heating fuel in Claibourne Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Claibourne Township	Union County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	53.5% (±9.0 points)	53.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.8% (±5.7 points)	1.7%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	20.8% (±6.0 points)	22.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	17.9% (±6.7 points)	19.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.5% (±0.8 points)	1.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±2.9 points)	1.0%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.4%	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 Claibourne Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Union County (1.7%).

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

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

In Claibourne Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Union County (22.7%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Claibourne Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Claibourne Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Claibourne Township	—	20.8% (±6.0 points)	—
Richwood	2.0 mi	22.5% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Union County)	5.0 mi	17.7% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Leesburg Township	5.3 mi	22.1% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Magnetic Springs	5.6 mi	13.7% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
York Township (Union County)	5.9 mi	25.9% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
Thompson Township (Delaware County)	6.3 mi	65.1% (±26.7 points)	Higher
Taylor Township	6.6 mi	8.6% (±4.9 points)	Lower
Washington Township (Union County, township, 81662)	7.7 mi	23.8% (±16.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylor Township, OH (8.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Thompson Township (Delaware County), OH (65.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Darby Township (Union County)	10.9% (±8.0 points)
2	Taylor Township	5.1% (±6.0 points)
3	Claibourne Township	4.8% (±5.7 points)
4	Unionville Center	4.7% (±4.9 points)
5	Washington Township (Union County, township, 81662)	3.7% (±5.8 points)
6	York Township (Union County)	2.7% (±4.0 points)
7	Jackson Township (Union County)	2.2% (±3.8 points)
8 (tie)	Leesburg Township	1.7% (±2.3 points)
8 (tie)	Liberty Township (Union County)	1.7% (±2.5 points)

Showing 9 of 21 places in Union 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 Claibourne Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Claibourne Township, used by 53.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Claibourne Township heat with oil?

4.8% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Claibourne Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Claibourne Township have electric heat?

20.8% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Claibourne Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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