How are homes heated in Millcreek Township, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Millcreek Township, used by 43.8% (±16.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.8% heat with utility gas.
36.7% heat with electricity.
1.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.8% (±8.0 points)
- Electricity
- 36.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.2%
Heating fuel in Millcreek Township
| Fuel used most | Millcreek Township | Union County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.8% (±8.0 points) | 53.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.7% (±19.7 points) | 22.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 43.8% (±16.1 points) | 19.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.8% (±8.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.4% | 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 Millcreek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Union County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Millcreek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Union County (22.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Millcreek Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek Township | — | 36.7% (±19.7 points) | — |
| New California | 4.0 mi | 18.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jerome Township | 4.0 mi | 27.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 4.7 mi | 17.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ostrander | 4.7 mi | 7.9% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Dover Township (Union County) | 5.0 mi | 39.9% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Union County, township, 81242) | 5.5 mi | 12.2% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Shawnee Hills | 6.0 mi | 18.3% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | 6.0 mi | 21.2% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ostrander, OH (7.9%), Washington Township (Union County, township, 81242), OH (12.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Washington Township (Union County, township, 81662) | 3.7% (±5.8 points) |
| 6 | York Township (Union County) | 2.7% (±4.0 points) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Union County) | 2.2% (±3.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Leesburg Township | 1.7% (±2.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Liberty Township (Union County) | 1.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 10 | Paris Township (Union County) | 1.3% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 | Millcreek Township | 1.2% (±2.0 points) |
| 12 | Dover Township (Union County) | 1.1% (±1.6 points) |
| 13 | Marysville | 0.9% (±0.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Magnetic Springs | 0.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Milford Center | 0.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | New California | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Richwood | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Union 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 Millcreek Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Millcreek Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Millcreek Township, used by 43.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Millcreek Township heat with oil?
1.2% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Millcreek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Millcreek Township have electric heat?
36.7% (±19.7 points) of occupied homes in Millcreek Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Millcreek township, Union County, Ohio (county subdivision:50288, in state:39 county:159).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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