How are homes heated in New Russia Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in New Russia Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Russia Township, used by 48.7% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.1% heat with electricity.

3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 48.7% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 26.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.1%

Heating fuel in New Russia Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Russia Township	Lorain County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	48.7% (±8.1 points)	76.6%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.1% (±3.1 points)	0.5%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	26.1% (±8.1 points)	18.0%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.1% (±5.8 points)	3.2%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.2% (±0.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.1% (±0.4 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.9 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 Russia Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lorain County (0.5%).

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

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

In New Russia Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lorain County (18.0%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near New Russia Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Russia Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Russia Township	—	26.1% (±8.1 points)	—
South Amherst	1.8 mi	5.9% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Oberlin	2.5 mi	21.2% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Amherst Township	4.1 mi	21.1% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Henrietta Township	4.2 mi	26.8% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Carlisle Township	5.3 mi	12.7% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Kipton	5.7 mi	6.1% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Amherst	5.8 mi	14.8% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Pittsfield Township	6.0 mi	26.3% (±10.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Amherst, OH (5.9%), Carlisle Township, OH (12.7%), Kipton, OH (6.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Grafton Township	8.8% (±6.8 points)
3	Rochester	8.2% (±7.9 points)
4	Pheasant Run	7.1% (±8.7 points)
5	Penfield Township	5.6% (±6.7 points)
6	Henrietta Township	4.8% (±3.3 points)
7	Brighton Township	4.3% (±6.6 points)
8	New Russia Township	3.1% (±3.1 points)
9	Pittsfield Township	3.0% (±3.3 points)
10	Eaton Township	2.1% (±2.2 points)
11	Columbia Township (Lorain County)	2.0% (±1.6 points)
12	LaGrange Township	1.9% (±1.8 points)
13 (tie)	Camden Township	1.5% (±2.5 points)
13 (tie)	Carlisle Township	1.5% (±1.5 points)

Showing 13 of 35 places in Lorain 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 Russia Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Russia Township, used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Russia Township heat with oil?

3.1% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in New Russia Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Russia Township have electric heat?

26.1% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in New Russia Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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