How are homes heated in Island Creek Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Island Creek Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Island Creek Township, used by 48.9% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

28.3% heat with electricity.

13.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 48.9% (±3.8 points)
Electricity: 28.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 13.1%

Heating fuel in Island Creek Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Island Creek Township	Jefferson County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	48.9% (±3.8 points)	49.5%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	13.1% (±3.6 points)	13.1%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	28.3% (±4.7 points)	27.6%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.1% (±2.1 points)	5.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	3.0% (±1.8 points)	2.9%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.4%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.5 points)	0.4%	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 Island Creek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (13.1%).

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

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

In Island Creek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson County (27.6%).

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 Island Creek Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Island Creek Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Island Creek Township	—	28.3% (±4.7 points)	—
Wintersville	2.5 mi	29.6% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Richmond	3.6 mi	15.4% (±8.4 points)	Lower
Steubenville	4.2 mi	24.2% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Salem Township (Jefferson County)	5.2 mi	33.9% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Toronto	5.9 mi	26.8% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Cross Creek Township	6.4 mi	29.2% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Knox Township (Jefferson County)	6.7 mi	39.5% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Steubenville Township	7.2 mi	24.2% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richmond, OH (15.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Knox Township (Jefferson County), OH (39.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Springfield Township (Jefferson County)	32.8% (±12.0 points)
9	Wells Township	25.3% (±12.1 points)
10	Saline Township	21.9% (±9.0 points)
11	Warren Township (Jefferson County)	18.5% (±4.5 points)
12	Wayne Township (Jefferson County)	14.5% (±7.1 points)
13	Salem Township (Jefferson County)	13.9% (±9.3 points)
14	Island Creek Township	13.1% (±3.6 points)
15	Irondale	12.7% (±9.6 points)
16 (tie)	Amsterdam	9.7% (±7.3 points)
16 (tie)	Knox Township (Jefferson County)	9.7% (±5.1 points)
18	Brush Creek Township (Jefferson County)	9.0% (±6.4 points)
19	Rayland	8.5% (±6.5 points)
20	Bergholz	8.4% (±7.1 points)

Showing 13 of 33 places in Jefferson 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 Island Creek Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Island Creek Township, used by 48.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Island Creek Township heat with oil?

13.1% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Island Creek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Island Creek Township have electric heat?

28.3% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Island Creek Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Island Creek township, Jefferson 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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