How are homes heated in Oxford Township (Erie County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Oxford Township (Erie County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Oxford Township (Erie County), used by 40.8% (±20.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.9% heat with utility gas.

20.7% heat with electricity.

5.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 20.9% (±14.1 points)
Electricity: 20.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.4%

Heating fuel in Oxford Township (Erie County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Oxford Township (Erie County)	Erie County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	20.9% (±14.1 points)	64.2%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.4% (±8.8 points)	0.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	20.7% (±16.9 points)	25.9%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	40.8% (±20.1 points)	7.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	12.1% (±13.3 points)	0.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.2%	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 (Erie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Erie County (0.4%).

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

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

In Oxford Township (Erie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Erie County (25.9%).

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 Oxford Township (Erie County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Oxford Township (Erie County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Oxford Township (Erie County)	—	20.7% (±16.9 points)	—
Ridgefield Township	4.0 mi	10.9% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Groton Township	4.1 mi	51.0% (±18.0 points)	Higher
Perkins Township	4.7 mi	27.8% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Milan Township	5.5 mi	10.2% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Monroeville	5.8 mi	14.5% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Milan	5.8 mi	12.4% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lyme Township	6.8 mi	16.8% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Castalia	7.4 mi	27.0% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groton Township, OH (51.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Oxford Township (Erie County)	5.4% (±8.8 points)
2	Berlin Township (Erie County)	1.3% (±1.6 points)
3	Florence Township (Erie County)	1.1% (±1.6 points)
4	Margaretta Township	1.0% (±1.1 points)
5	Huron Township	0.7% (±0.8 points)
6 (tie)	Vermilion	0.3% (±0.4 points)
6 (tie)	Vermilion Township	0.3% (±0.5 points)

Showing 7 of 17 places in Erie 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 (Erie County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Oxford Township (Erie County), used by 40.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Oxford Township (Erie County) heat with oil?

5.4% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Oxford Township (Erie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Oxford Township (Erie County) have electric heat?

20.7% (±16.9 points) of occupied homes in Oxford Township (Erie County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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