How are homes heated in Malaga Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Malaga Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Malaga Township, used by 63.0% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.5% heat with electricity.

5.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 63.0% (±13.9 points)
Electricity: 13.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.2%

Heating fuel in Malaga Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Malaga Township	Monroe County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	63.0% (±13.9 points)	53.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.2% (±7.5 points)	4.9%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	13.5% (±11.3 points)	17.0%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.8% (±8.7 points)	17.1%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	4.7% (±6.3 points)	6.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.9% (±4.4 points)	1.7%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.1%	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 Malaga Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Monroe County (4.9%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

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

In Malaga Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Monroe County (17.0%).

It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Malaga Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Malaga Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Malaga Township	—	13.5% (±11.3 points)	—
Miltonsburg	0.8 mi	12.0% (±20.1 points)	Not measurably different
Jerusalem	3.6 mi	4.1% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Somerset Township	4.1 mi	27.7% (±16.7 points)	Not measurably different
Wilson	5.1 mi	25.6% (±19.4 points)	Not measurably different
Summit Township	5.6 mi	1.7% (±2.1 points)	Lower
Seneca Township (Monroe County)	5.9 mi	23.7% (±30.5 points)	Not measurably different
Woodsfield	6.0 mi	25.9% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Beallsville	6.8 mi	28.8% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summit Township, OH (1.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Green Township (Monroe County)	15.5% (±21.6 points)
2	Adams Township (Monroe County)	14.9% (±15.1 points)
3	Switzerland Township	11.0% (±8.4 points)
4	Center Township (Monroe County)	7.2% (±5.9 points)
5	Salem Township (Monroe County)	6.6% (±7.1 points)
6	Lee Township (Monroe County)	6.3% (±9.2 points)
7	Malaga Township	5.2% (±7.5 points)
8	Franklin Township (Monroe County)	4.2% (±8.3 points)
9	Perry Township (Monroe County)	3.1% (±5.6 points)
10	Clarington	2.1% (±3.4 points)
11	Sunsbury Township	1.3% (±2.0 points)
12 (tie)	Antioch	0.0% (±57.2 points)
12 (tie)	Beallsville	0.0% (±21.5 points)

Showing 13 of 26 places in Monroe 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 Malaga Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Malaga Township, used by 63.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Malaga Township heat with oil?

5.2% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Malaga Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Malaga Township have electric heat?

13.5% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Malaga Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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