How are homes heated in Milford Township (Butler County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Milford Township (Butler County), OH, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Milford Township (Butler County), used by 38.1% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.9% heat with utility gas.

15.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.9% (±1.4 points)
Electricity: 38.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 15.2%

Heating fuel in Milford Township (Butler County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Milford Township (Butler County)	Butler County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	0.9% (±1.4 points)	52.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	15.2% (±5.8 points)	3.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	38.1% (±7.9 points)	39.8%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	25.7% (±8.4 points)	2.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	2.8% (±2.4 points)	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	9.8% (±6.9 points)	0.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	7.4% (±5.1 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 Milford Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Butler County (3.4%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Milford Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Butler County (39.8%).

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 Milford Township (Butler County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Milford Township (Butler County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Milford Township (Butler County)	—	38.1% (±7.9 points)	—
Seven Mile	4.8 mi	47.4% (±16.5 points)	Not measurably different
Wayne Township (Butler County)	5.0 mi	37.5% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hanover Township (Butler County)	5.9 mi	52.7% (±9.1 points)	Higher
Oxford	6.0 mi	45.3% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
West Elkton	6.1 mi	40.3% (±20.9 points)	Not measurably different
Somers Township	6.5 mi	31.5% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Oxford Township (Butler County)	6.9 mi	44.7% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Jacksonburg	7.0 mi	72.7% (±39.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hanover Township (Butler County), OH (52.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Wayne Township (Butler County)	22.5% (±8.4 points)
4	Hanover Township (Butler County)	21.3% (±6.5 points)
5	Reily Township	17.7% (±9.7 points)
6	St. Clair Township (Butler County)	16.7% (±6.1 points)
7	Seven Mile	15.8% (±14.4 points)
8	Ross Township (Butler County)	15.5% (±8.4 points)
9	Milford Township (Butler County)	15.2% (±5.8 points)
10	Ross	14.8% (±10.8 points)
11	Morgan Township (Butler County)	13.6% (±6.6 points)
12	Fairfield Township (Butler County)	4.1% (±1.7 points)
13	Fairfield	3.0% (±1.0 points)
14	Millville	2.3% (±2.9 points)
15	Trenton	1.7% (±1.7 points)

Showing 13 of 27 places in Butler 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 Milford Township (Butler County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Milford Township (Butler County)?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Milford Township (Butler County), used by 38.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Milford Township (Butler County) heat with oil?

15.2% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Milford Township (Butler County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Milford Township (Butler County) have electric heat?

38.1% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Milford Township (Butler County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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