How are homes heated in Gratis Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Gratis Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gratis Township, used by 41.6% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.9% heat with utility gas.

12.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.9% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 41.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.9%

Heating fuel in Gratis Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Gratis Township	Preble County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	1.9% (±2.2 points)	29.4%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.9% (±4.8 points)	7.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	41.6% (±7.3 points)	37.3%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	23.8% (±6.5 points)	16.8%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	15.3% (±7.0 points)	7.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.3 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.4% (±3.9 points)	2.0%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.3%	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 Gratis Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Preble County (7.0%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Gratis Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Preble County (37.3%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Gratis Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gratis Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Gratis Township	—	41.6% (±7.3 points)	—
West Elkton	2.5 mi	40.3% (±20.9 points)	Not measurably different
Gratis	2.6 mi	71.2% (±11.6 points)	Higher
Jacksonburg	5.2 mi	72.7% (±39.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lanier Township	5.7 mi	29.8% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Wayne Township (Butler County)	5.9 mi	37.5% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
German Township (Montgomery County)	6.5 mi	24.6% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Somers Township	6.6 mi	31.5% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Camden	6.6 mi	33.9% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lanier Township, OH (29.8%), German Township (Montgomery County), OH (24.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gratis, OH (71.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Jackson Township (Preble County)	36.0% (±11.4 points)
2	Dixon Township	34.1% (±24.7 points)
3	Israel Township	26.1% (±11.4 points)
4	West Elkton	22.6% (±18.8 points)
5	College Corner	18.0% (±9.1 points)
6	Somers Township	15.1% (±7.6 points)
7	Gratis Township	12.9% (±4.8 points)
8	Twin Township (Preble County)	7.7% (±4.5 points)
9	Gratis	7.0% (±5.3 points)
10	Lanier Township	6.9% (±4.8 points)
11	Washington Township (Preble County)	5.6% (±2.9 points)
12	Camden	5.3% (±3.1 points)
13	Jefferson Township (Preble County)	4.8% (±3.1 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in Preble 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 Gratis Township

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gratis Township, used by 41.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Gratis Township heat with oil?

12.9% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Gratis Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Gratis Township have electric heat?

41.6% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Gratis Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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