How are homes heated in Polk Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Polk Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Polk Township, used by 39.8% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.5% heat with electricity.

9.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 39.8% (±9.7 points)
Electricity: 17.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.8%

Heating fuel in Polk Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Polk Township	Crawford County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	39.8% (±9.7 points)	59.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.8% (±7.3 points)	3.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	17.5% (±8.3 points)	20.2%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.5% (±9.3 points)	12.1%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	5.0% (±4.7 points)	3.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.3% (±2.2 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.9 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±2.3 points)	0.9%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	4.5% (±6.7 points)	0.6%	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 Polk Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crawford County (3.4%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).

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

In Polk Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Crawford County (20.2%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Polk Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Polk Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Polk Township	—	17.5% (±8.3 points)	—
Galion	2.5 mi	18.5% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Crawford County)	3.0 mi	22.2% (±13.3 points)	Not measurably different
North Robinson	3.7 mi	9.0% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Whetstone Township	4.7 mi	15.5% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Crestline	5.1 mi	30.1% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Washington Township (Morrow County)	5.8 mi	34.8% (±15.7 points)	Not measurably different
Tully Township (Marion County)	6.3 mi	49.4% (±30.0 points)	Higher
Sandusky Township (Richland County)	6.4 mi	17.5% (±16.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crestline, OH (30.1%), Tully Township (Marion County), OH (49.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Texas Township	25.7% (±21.7 points)
3	Lykens Township	18.3% (±15.4 points)
4	Vernon Township (Crawford County)	16.9% (±10.2 points)
5	Bucyrus Township	11.2% (±9.3 points)
6	Chatfield Township	10.7% (±7.7 points)
7	Liberty Township (Crawford County)	10.4% (±6.9 points)
8	Polk Township	9.8% (±7.3 points)
9	Jackson Township (Crawford County)	8.5% (±9.8 points)
10 (tie)	Tod Township	6.9% (±9.1 points)
10 (tie)	Whetstone Township	6.9% (±4.6 points)
12	Auburn Township (Crawford County)	6.0% (±6.4 points)
13	Jefferson Township (Crawford County)	5.9% (±5.2 points)
14	Holmes Township	2.9% (±4.9 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Crawford 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 Polk Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Polk Township, used by 39.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Polk Township heat with oil?

9.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Polk Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Polk Township have electric heat?

17.5% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Polk Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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