How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Preble County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Preble County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Preble County), used by 36.0% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

35.6% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±7.1 points)
Electricity: 35.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 36.0%

Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Preble County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Jackson Township (Preble County)	Preble County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±7.1 points)	29.4%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	36.0% (±11.4 points)	7.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	35.6% (±12.9 points)	37.3%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.0% (±15.1 points)	16.8%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±7.1 points)	7.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.5% (±4.7 points)	2.0%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.1 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 Jackson Township (Preble County), 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 Jackson Township (Preble County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Preble County (37.3%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Jackson Township (Preble County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Jackson Township (Preble County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Jackson Township (Preble County)	—	35.6% (±12.9 points)	—
Washington Township (Preble County)	5.5 mi	40.4% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Dixon Township	5.6 mi	6.0% (±10.4 points)	Lower
New Paris	5.8 mi	28.8% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Boston	5.9 mi	19.8% (±15.3 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Preble County)	6.4 mi	28.3% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Eaton	6.5 mi	46.1% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Boston Township	7.0 mi	29.0% (±16.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Lakengren	7.2 mi	43.6% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different

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

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)

Showing 7 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 Jackson Township (Preble County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Preble County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Preble County), used by 36.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Jackson Township (Preble County) heat with oil?

36.0% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Preble County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Jackson Township (Preble County) have electric heat?

35.6% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Preble County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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