How are homes heated in Lostcreek Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Lostcreek Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lostcreek Township, used by 38.7% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.1% heat with utility gas.

27.2% heat with electricity.

12.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.1% (±5.0 points)
Electricity: 27.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.5%

Heating fuel in Lostcreek Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lostcreek Township	Miami County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	14.1% (±5.0 points)	57.8%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.5% (±8.7 points)	3.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	27.2% (±9.8 points)	27.9%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.7% (±10.8 points)	8.1%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.5% (±2.3 points)	1.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.0% (±5.6 points)	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.6%	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 Lostcreek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Miami County (3.4%).

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

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

In Lostcreek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Miami County (27.9%).

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 Lostcreek Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lostcreek Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lostcreek Township	—	27.2% (±9.8 points)	—
Casstown	2.7 mi	18.4% (±14.1 points)	Not measurably different
Christiansburg	3.6 mi	12.5% (±10.3 points)	Lower
Fletcher	4.6 mi	36.4% (±10.9 points)	Not measurably different
Elizabeth Township (Miami County)	4.9 mi	22.9% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Brown Township (Miami County)	5.1 mi	23.7% (±15.7 points)	Not measurably different
Staunton Township	5.2 mi	32.9% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Champaign County)	6.4 mi	18.7% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Springcreek Township	7.4 mi	29.0% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Christiansburg, OH (12.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Potsdam	32.6% (±20.7 points)
2	Bethel Township (Miami County)	18.5% (±8.1 points)
3	Laura	14.7% (±8.6 points)
4	Lostcreek Township	12.5% (±8.7 points)
5	Springcreek Township	8.5% (±6.3 points)
6	Union Township (Miami County)	7.3% (±2.6 points)
7	Staunton Township	7.2% (±5.9 points)
8	Casstown	7.0% (±12.2 points)
9 (tie)	Fletcher	6.7% (±5.2 points)
9 (tie)	Elizabeth Township (Miami County)	6.7% (±5.6 points)

Showing 10 of 24 places in Miami 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 Lostcreek Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lostcreek Township, used by 38.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lostcreek Township heat with oil?

12.5% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Lostcreek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lostcreek Township have electric heat?

27.2% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Lostcreek Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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