How are homes heated in McArthur Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in McArthur Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in McArthur Township, used by 46.8% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.4% heat with utility gas.

22.9% heat with electricity.

2.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 24.4% (±6.6 points)
Electricity: 22.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.9%

Heating fuel in McArthur Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	McArthur Township	Logan County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	24.4% (±6.6 points)	45.2%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.9% (±3.7 points)	1.7%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	22.9% (±8.8 points)	24.4%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	46.8% (±8.5 points)	21.2%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	3.1% (±3.1 points)	6.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.7%	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 McArthur Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Logan County (1.7%).

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

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

In McArthur Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Logan County (24.4%).

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 McArthur Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McArthur Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
McArthur Township	—	22.9% (±8.8 points)	—
Huntsville	0.4 mi	16.2% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Richland Township (Logan County)	4.1 mi	12.0% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Harrison Township (Logan County)	4.7 mi	11.5% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Lake Township (Logan County)	5.1 mi	31.4% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Logan County)	5.1 mi	20.9% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Russells Point	5.4 mi	27.0% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Belle Center	5.5 mi	1.4% (±1.9 points)	Lower
Bellefontaine	5.6 mi	31.8% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrison Township (Logan County), OH (11.5%), Belle Center, OH (1.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Perry Township (Logan County)	10.5% (±9.1 points)
3 (tie)	De Graff	9.2% (±6.3 points)
3 (tie)	West Mansfield	9.2% (±6.8 points)
5	Miami Township (Logan County)	9.0% (±4.6 points)
6	Bokescreek Township	5.4% (±4.0 points)
7	Union Township (Logan County)	4.2% (±5.9 points)
8	McArthur Township	2.9% (±3.7 points)
9	Zane Township	2.8% (±4.4 points)
10	Rushcreek Township	2.5% (±2.7 points)
11	Valley Hi	1.8% (±3.9 points)
12	Zanesfield	1.4% (±3.3 points)
13 (tie)	Lake Township (Logan County)	1.3% (±1.2 points)
13 (tie)	Pleasant Township (Logan County)	1.3% (±1.7 points)

Showing 13 of 29 places in Logan 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 McArthur Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in McArthur Township, used by 46.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in McArthur Township heat with oil?

2.9% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in McArthur Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in McArthur Township have electric heat?

22.9% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in McArthur Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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