How are homes heated in Columbia Township (Hamilton County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Columbia Township (Hamilton County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbia Township (Hamilton County), used by 67.9% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.0% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.9% (±9.7 points)
Electricity: 29.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in Columbia Township (Hamilton County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Columbia Township (Hamilton County)	Hamilton County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	67.9% (±9.7 points)	60.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±2.1 points)	0.9%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	29.0% (±9.4 points)	35.5%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.3% (±1.6 points)	1.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.8%	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 Columbia Township (Hamilton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.9%).

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

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

In Columbia Township (Hamilton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hamilton County (35.5%).

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 Columbia Township (Hamilton County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Columbia Township (Hamilton County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Columbia Township (Hamilton County)	—	29.0% (±9.4 points)	—
Silverton	1.1 mi	32.2% (±10.9 points)	Not measurably different
Madeira	1.4 mi	8.2% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Fairfax	2.0 mi	21.4% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Deer Park	2.2 mi	19.4% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Mariemont	2.2 mi	19.1% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Kenwood	2.6 mi	23.5% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Amberley	2.8 mi	14.1% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Rossmoyne	3.0 mi	9.2% (±6.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Madeira, OH (8.2%), Amberley, OH (14.1%), Rossmoyne, OH (9.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
15 (tie)	North Bend	2.6% (±2.4 points)
15 (tie)	The Village of Indian Hill	2.6% (±2.0 points)
17 (tie)	Forestville	2.3% (±1.5 points)
17 (tie)	Miami Heights	2.3% (±2.2 points)
19	Greenhills	2.0% (±1.6 points)
20	Terrace Park	1.9% (±1.7 points)
21	Columbia Township (Hamilton County)	1.8% (±2.1 points)
22 (tie)	Loveland	1.7% (±1.3 points)
22 (tie)	Symmes Township (Hamilton County)	1.7% (±1.2 points)
24 (tie)	Blue Ash	1.6% (±1.7 points)
24 (tie)	Dent	1.6% (±1.7 points)
26	Northbrook	1.5% (±2.1 points)
27 (tie)	Arlington Heights	1.4% (±2.2 points)

Showing 13 of 87 places in Hamilton 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 Columbia Township (Hamilton County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbia Township (Hamilton County), used by 67.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Columbia Township (Hamilton County) heat with oil?

1.8% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Columbia Township (Hamilton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Columbia Township (Hamilton County) have electric heat?

29.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Columbia Township (Hamilton County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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