How are homes heated in Oxford Township (Delaware County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Oxford Township (Delaware County), used by 41.8% (±14.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.8% heat with utility gas.
33.2% heat with electricity.
8.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.8% (±12.5 points)
- Electricity
- 33.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.8%
Heating fuel in Oxford Township (Delaware County)
| Fuel used most | Oxford Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.8% (±12.5 points) | 67.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.8% (±6.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.2% (±14.8 points) | 24.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.8% (±14.4 points) | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.1% (±5.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.3% | 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 Oxford Township (Delaware County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Delaware County (1.0%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Oxford Township (Delaware County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Delaware County (24.3%).
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 Oxford Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township (Delaware County) | — | 33.2% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Ashley | 1.8 mi | 29.1% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield Township (Morrow County) | 4.3 mi | 17.9% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peru Township (Morrow County) | 4.5 mi | 14.7% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Brown Township (Delaware County) | 4.7 mi | 7.5% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Marlboro Township (Delaware County) | 5.1 mi | 25.3% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township (Delaware County) | 5.5 mi | 32.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston Township | 6.6 mi | 25.5% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waldo Township | 7.3 mi | 41.2% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Peru Township (Morrow County), OH (14.7%), Brown Township (Delaware County), OH (7.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson Township (Delaware County) | 10.1% (±15.3 points) |
| 2 | Harlem Township | 9.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Oxford Township (Delaware County) | 8.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 | Brown Township (Delaware County) | 8.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 8.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 6 | Radnor Township | 7.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 7 | Porter Township (Delaware County) | 7.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Trenton Township | 5.8% (±3.4 points) |
| 9 | Ostrander | 5.2% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 26 places in Delaware 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 Oxford Township (Delaware County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Oxford Township (Delaware County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Oxford Township (Delaware County), used by 41.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Oxford Township (Delaware County) heat with oil?
8.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Oxford Township (Delaware County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Oxford Township (Delaware County) have electric heat?
33.2% (±14.8 points) of occupied homes in Oxford Township (Delaware County) 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 Oxford township, Delaware County, Ohio (county subdivision:59262, in state:39 county:041).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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