How are homes heated in McArthur, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in McArthur, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in McArthur, used by 47.4% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

41.6% heat with electricity.

2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 47.4% (±10.2 points)
Electricity: 41.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.7%

Heating fuel in McArthur

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	McArthur	Vinton County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	47.4% (±10.2 points)	20.4%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.7% (±3.3 points)	3.5%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	41.6% (±10.7 points)	44.0%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.3% (±4.4 points)	23.0%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.3% (±1.7 points)	7.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.9 points)	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.8% (±1.8 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 McArthur, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Vinton County (3.5%).

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

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

In McArthur, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Vinton County (44.0%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near McArthur

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McArthur
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
McArthur	—	41.6% (±10.7 points)	—
Elk Township (Vinton County)	0.8 mi	39.7% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Clinton Township (Vinton County)	4.4 mi	41.3% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Zaleski	5.1 mi	62.6% (±21.7 points)	Not measurably different
Madison Township (Vinton County)	5.9 mi	58.0% (±18.0 points)	Not measurably different
Richland Township (Vinton County)	6.2 mi	41.5% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hamden	6.6 mi	25.7% (±10.7 points)	Lower
Jackson Township (Vinton County)	7.5 mi	35.4% (±25.0 points)	Not measurably different
Swan Township	7.6 mi	70.5% (±21.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamden, OH (25.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swan Township, OH (70.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Richland Township (Vinton County)	10.1% (±13.3 points)
3	Madison Township (Vinton County)	7.4% (±8.5 points)
4	Harrison Township (Vinton County)	5.8% (±8.9 points)
5	Wilkesville Township	4.2% (±7.3 points)
6	Clinton Township (Vinton County)	3.9% (±4.4 points)
7	Jackson Township (Vinton County)	3.8% (±7.3 points)
8	McArthur	2.7% (±3.3 points)
9	Hamden	2.1% (±3.7 points)
10 (tie)	Wilkesville	2.0% (±7.1 points)
10 (tie)	Elk Township (Vinton County)	2.0% (±2.5 points)
12 (tie)	Brown Township (Vinton County)	0.0% (±17.5 points)
12 (tie)	Eagle Township (Vinton County)	0.0% (±10.8 points)
12 (tie)	Knox Township (Vinton County)	0.0% (±13.9 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Vinton 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

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in McArthur, used by 47.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in McArthur heat with oil?

2.7% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in McArthur use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in McArthur have electric heat?

41.6% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes in McArthur heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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