How are homes heated in Continental, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Continental, used by 46.2% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.7% heat with utility gas.
30.4% heat with electricity.
8.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.7% (±4.9 points)
- Electricity
- 30.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.1%
Heating fuel in Continental
| Fuel used most | Continental | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.7% (±4.9 points) | 31.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.1% (±6.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.4% (±9.2 points) | 31.0% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 46.2% (±13.8 points) | 30.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.4% (±4.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.9% (±6.1 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 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 Continental, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Putnam County (2.0%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Continental, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Putnam County (31.0%).
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 Continental
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | — | 30.4% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 1.4 mi | 31.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Putnam County) | 3.3 mi | 35.2% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dupont | 3.4 mi | 56.4% (±19.8 points) | Higher |
| Oakwood (Paulding County) | 5.4 mi | 46.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 5.7 mi | 51.9% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Township (Putnam County) | 5.8 mi | 24.4% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg Township | 6.2 mi | 35.7% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Paulding County) | 6.3 mi | 32.4% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dupont, OH (56.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) | 21.7% (±14.2 points) |
| 2 | Continental | 8.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | Fort Jennings | 6.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 5.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Jennings Township (Putnam County) | 3.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Ottoville | 2.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Gilboa | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Palmer Township (Putnam County) | 1.6% (±1.9 points) |
Showing 8 of 30 places in Putnam 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 Continental
What is the most common way to heat a home in Continental?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Continental, used by 46.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Continental heat with oil?
8.1% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Continental use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Continental have electric heat?
30.4% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Continental 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 Continental village, Ohio (place:18504, in state:39).
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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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