How are homes heated in Lanier Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Lanier Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lanier Township, used by 30.2% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.8% heat with electricity.

6.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 30.2% (±5.9 points)
Electricity: 29.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.9%

Heating fuel in Lanier Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lanier Township	Preble County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	30.2% (±5.9 points)	29.4%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.9% (±4.8 points)	7.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	29.8% (±6.4 points)	37.3%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.0% (±8.5 points)	16.8%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	9.2% (±4.0 points)	7.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.4 points)	2.0%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.4 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 Lanier Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Preble County (7.0%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Lanier 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 Lanier Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lanier Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lanier Township	—	29.8% (±6.4 points)	—
Gratis	3.1 mi	71.2% (±11.6 points)	Higher
West Alexandria	3.6 mi	27.9% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gratis Township	5.7 mi	41.6% (±7.3 points)	Higher
Farmersville	5.7 mi	12.3% (±5.9 points)	Lower
Gasper Township	6.1 mi	41.7% (±9.1 points)	Higher
Jackson Township (Montgomery County)	6.3 mi	34.6% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Twin Township (Preble County)	6.4 mi	32.0% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Eaton	6.7 mi	46.1% (±6.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmersville, OH (12.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gratis, OH (71.2%), Gratis Township, OH (41.6%), Gasper Township, OH (41.7%).

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
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)
16	New Paris	3.1% (±3.6 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 Lanier Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lanier Township, used by 30.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lanier Township heat with oil?

6.9% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Lanier Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lanier Township have electric heat?

29.8% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Lanier Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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