How are homes heated in Middlefield Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Middlefield Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Middlefield Township, used by 33.3% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.2% heat with electricity.

4.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 33.3% (±6.8 points)
Electricity: 17.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.1%

Heating fuel in Middlefield Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Middlefield Township	Geauga County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	33.3% (±6.8 points)	60.5%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.1% (±2.5 points)	7.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	17.2% (±7.3 points)	18.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.5% (±1.0 points)	3.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	30.8% (±6.9 points)	6.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	14.1% (±5.3 points)	1.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.2 points)	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.2 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 Middlefield Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Geauga County (7.8%).

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

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

In Middlefield Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Geauga County (18.7%).

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 Middlefield Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Middlefield Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Middlefield Township	—	17.2% (±7.3 points)	—
Middlefield	1.7 mi	26.7% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mesopotamia Township	4.4 mi	8.0% (±3.9 points)	Lower
Huntsburg Township	5.1 mi	21.3% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Burton Township	5.4 mi	19.5% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Burton	5.7 mi	28.0% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Parkman Township	5.9 mi	12.0% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
West Farmington	6.3 mi	14.5% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Windsor Township (Ashtabula County)	6.7 mi	13.1% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mesopotamia Township, OH (8.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burton, OH (28.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
10	Parkman Township	7.7% (±5.1 points)
11	Chardon Township	7.6% (±4.0 points)
12	Burton	6.4% (±3.9 points)
13	Munson Township	5.6% (±3.7 points)
14	Chester Township (Geauga County)	5.3% (±2.7 points)
15	Chesterland	5.1% (±3.4 points)
16	Middlefield Township	4.1% (±2.5 points)
17	Russell Township	3.3% (±2.8 points)
18	Bainbridge Township	2.4% (±1.6 points)
19	South Russell	2.0% (±1.9 points)
20	Middlefield	1.8% (±2.9 points)
21	Auburn Township (Geauga County)	1.6% (±1.9 points)
22	Bainbridge (community)	1.5% (±1.6 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Geauga 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 Middlefield Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Middlefield Township, used by 33.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Middlefield Township heat with oil?

4.1% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Middlefield Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Middlefield Township have electric heat?

17.2% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Middlefield Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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