How are homes heated in Cynthian Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Cynthian Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Cynthian Township, used by 57.0% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.9% heat with utility gas.

25.6% heat with electricity.

5.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.9% (±1.5 points)
Electricity: 25.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.2%

Heating fuel in Cynthian Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Cynthian Township	Shelby County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	1.9% (±1.5 points)	43.8%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.2% (±4.7 points)	0.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	25.6% (±9.8 points)	27.3%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.0% (±10.7 points)	20.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	5.7% (±3.7 points)	3.3%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.0 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.0 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.4% (±2.6 points)	1.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.2% (±2.5 points)	2.0%	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 Cynthian Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.8%).

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

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

In Cynthian Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (27.3%).

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 Cynthian Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Cynthian Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Cynthian Township	—	25.6% (±9.8 points)	—
Fort Loramie	3.5 mi	16.0% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Loramie Township	4.1 mi	23.2% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
McLean Township	4.7 mi	22.7% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Turtle Creek Township	5.2 mi	34.7% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Russia	5.3 mi	16.9% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Shelby County)	5.9 mi	41.2% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Minster	6.9 mi	15.5% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Patterson Township	6.9 mi	28.0% (±12.2 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 Shelby County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Port Jefferson	11.3% (±13.9 points)
2	Kettlersville	9.3% (±9.8 points)
3	Orange Township (Shelby County)	7.4% (±10.9 points)
4	Cynthian Township	5.2% (±4.7 points)
5	Loramie Township	2.7% (±2.0 points)
6	Van Buren Township (Shelby County)	2.0% (±1.6 points)
7	Perry Township (Shelby County)	1.9% (±3.1 points)
8	Salem Township (Shelby County)	1.8% (±2.5 points)
9	Lockington	1.6% (±4.4 points)
10	Botkins	0.8% (±1.1 points)

Showing 10 of 23 places in Shelby 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 Cynthian Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Cynthian Township, used by 57.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Cynthian Township heat with oil?

5.2% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Cynthian Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Cynthian Township have electric heat?

25.6% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Cynthian Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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