How are homes heated in Elida, OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elida, used by 85.4% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 85.4% (±10.9 points)
- Electricity
- 13.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Elida
| Fuel used most | Elida | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.4% (±10.9 points) | 63.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.7% (±10.9 points) | 23.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 9.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 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 Elida, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allen County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Elida, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allen County (23.6%).
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 Elida
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elida | — | 13.7% (±10.9 points) | — |
| American Township | 1.7 mi | 31.0% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Sugar Creek Township (Allen County) | 2.9 mi | 27.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 5.1 mi | 27.0% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Amanda Township (Allen County) | 5.2 mi | 24.1% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lima | 5.6 mi | 26.6% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| Cairo | 6.7 mi | 12.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 6.8 mi | 16.8% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) | 7.5 mi | 22.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: American Township, OH (31.0%), Marion Township (Allen County), OH (27.0%), Lima, OH (26.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Richland Township (Allen County) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Shawnee Township | 0.6% (±0.5 points) |
| 14 | Lima | 0.3% (±0.3 points) |
| 15 | American Township | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Bluffton | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Cairo | 0.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Elida | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Harrod | 0.0% (±19.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Spencerville | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Amanda Township (Allen County) | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Monroe Township (Allen County) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Allen 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 Elida
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elida?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elida, used by 85.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elida heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Elida use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elida have electric heat?
13.7% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in Elida 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 Elida village, Ohio (place:24808, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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