How are homes heated in Gratis, OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gratis, used by 71.2% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
7.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±11.2 points)
- Electricity
- 71.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.0%
Heating fuel in Gratis
| Fuel used most | Gratis | Preble County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 29.4% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.0% (±5.3 points) | 7.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 71.2% (±11.6 points) | 37.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.7% (±9.6 points) | 16.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 2.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±1.1 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, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Preble County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Gratis, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Preble County (37.3%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Gratis
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gratis | — | 71.2% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Gratis Township | 2.6 mi | 41.6% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Lanier Township | 3.1 mi | 29.8% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| West Elkton | 4.5 mi | 40.3% (±20.9 points) | Lower |
| Farmersville | 5.8 mi | 12.3% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Camden | 6.2 mi | 33.9% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| West Alexandria | 6.7 mi | 27.9% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Gasper Township | 6.8 mi | 41.7% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Somers Township | 6.9 mi | 31.5% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gratis Township, OH (41.6%), Lanier Township, OH (29.8%), West Elkton, OH (40.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Gasper Township | 4.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 15 | Lake Lakengren | 3.4% (±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
What is the most common way to heat a home in Gratis?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gratis, used by 71.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gratis heat with oil?
7.0% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Gratis use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gratis have electric heat?
71.2% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Gratis 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 Gratis village, Ohio (place:31472, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .