How are homes heated in New Richmond, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in New Richmond, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in New Richmond, used by 56.5% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.3% heat with utility gas.

1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 37.3% (±9.2 points)
Electricity: 56.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.7%

Heating fuel in New Richmond

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Richmond	Clermont County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	37.3% (±9.2 points)	38.2%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.7% (±1.5 points)	4.3%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	56.5% (±9.8 points)	48.6%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±0.9 points)	5.2%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.9% (±2.3 points)	1.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.0% (±3.5 points)	1.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.5 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 New Richmond, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Clermont County (4.3%).

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

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

In New Richmond, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clermont County (48.6%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near New Richmond

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Richmond
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Richmond	—	56.5% (±9.8 points)	—
Ohio Township (Clermont County)	1.6 mi	56.4% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Pierce Township	3.5 mi	53.3% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
California	3.9 mi	64.0% (±28.4 points)	Not measurably different
Amelia	5.0 mi	60.8% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Alexandria	5.6 mi	49.4% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Monroe Township (Clermont County)	5.6 mi	65.3% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Coldstream	5.9 mi	31.5% (±12.8 points)	Lower
Mentor	6.0 mi	58.3% (±15.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coldstream, OH (31.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
19 (tie)	Franklin Township (Clermont County)	3.7% (±2.3 points)
21	Williamsburg Township	3.2% (±2.2 points)
22	Union Township (Clermont County)	2.8% (±0.8 points)
23	Amelia	2.7% (±1.8 points)
24 (tie)	Bethel	2.3% (±2.2 points)
24 (tie)	Mulberry	2.3% (±3.3 points)
26	New Richmond	1.7% (±1.5 points)
27	Felicity	1.4% (±2.4 points)
28	Batavia Township	1.3% (±0.8 points)
29	Mount Carmel	1.2% (±1.1 points)
30 (tie)	Summerside	1.0% (±1.3 points)
30 (tie)	Williamsburg	1.0% (±1.4 points)

Showing 12 of 31 places in Clermont 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 New Richmond

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in New Richmond, used by 56.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Richmond heat with oil?

1.7% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in New Richmond use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Richmond have electric heat?

56.5% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in New Richmond heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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