How are homes heated in Israel Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Israel Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Israel Township, used by 33.5% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.6% heat with utility gas.

22.0% heat with electricity.

26.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.6% (±11.3 points)
Electricity: 22.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 26.1%

Heating fuel in Israel Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Israel Township	Preble County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	9.6% (±11.3 points)	29.4%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	26.1% (±11.4 points)	7.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	22.0% (±11.5 points)	37.3%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	33.5% (±13.1 points)	16.8%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	5.6% (±6.4 points)	7.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.0 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.6% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.9% (±3.1 points)	2.0%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6% (±1.0 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 Israel 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 Israel Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Preble County (37.3%).

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 Israel Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Israel Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Israel Township	—	22.0% (±11.5 points)	—
College Corner	4.1 mi	36.1% (±14.3 points)	Not measurably different
West College Corner	4.3 mi	19.5% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Somers Township	5.7 mi	31.5% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Oxford Township (Butler County)	6.0 mi	44.7% (±4.5 points)	Higher
Dixon Township	6.2 mi	6.0% (±10.4 points)	Lower
Camden	6.2 mi	33.9% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Center Township (Union County)	6.4 mi	45.6% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Lake Lakengren	6.4 mi	43.6% (±9.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dixon Township, OH (6.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oxford Township (Butler County), OH (44.7%), Center Township (Union County), IN (45.6%), Lake Lakengren, OH (43.6%).

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)

Showing 9 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 Israel Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Israel Township, used by 33.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Israel Township heat with oil?

26.1% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Israel Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Israel Township have electric heat?

22.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Israel Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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