How are homes heated in Put-in-Bay Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Put-in-Bay Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Put-in-Bay Township, used by 42.0% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.0% heat with utility gas.

9.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.0% (±1.8 points)
Electricity: 42.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.2%

Heating fuel in Put-in-Bay Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Put-in-Bay Township	Ottawa County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	2.0% (±1.8 points)	56.2%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.2% (±6.9 points)	1.6%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	42.0% (±9.1 points)	20.0%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	39.3% (±10.2 points)	17.3%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	2.7% (±3.7 points)	1.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.1% (±3.2 points)	2.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.7% (±1.8 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 Put-in-Bay Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ottawa County (1.6%).

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

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

In Put-in-Bay Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Ottawa County (20.0%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Put-in-Bay Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Put-in-Bay Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Put-in-Bay Township	—	42.0% (±9.1 points)	—
Put-in-Bay	2.5 mi	47.6% (±18.9 points)	Not measurably different
Catawba Island Township	7.6 mi	13.6% (±4.9 points)	Lower
Kelleys Island	9.1 mi	41.0% (±23.2 points)	Not measurably different
Portage Township (Ottawa County)	12 mi	20.2% (±11.9 points)	Lower
Danbury Township	12 mi	26.6% (±5.7 points)	Lower
Marblehead	12 mi	27.6% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Erie Township	13 mi	45.4% (±20.3 points)	Not measurably different
Port Clinton	13 mi	19.2% (±6.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Catawba Island Township, OH (13.6%), Portage Township (Ottawa County), OH (20.2%), Danbury Township, OH (26.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Put-in-Bay Township	9.2% (±6.9 points)
2	Carroll Township	6.7% (±7.2 points)
3	Put-in-Bay	6.3% (±10.0 points)
4	Marblehead	5.9% (±5.2 points)
5	Harris Township	4.0% (±2.8 points)
6	Danbury Township	2.9% (±1.7 points)
7 (tie)	Portage Township (Ottawa County)	2.1% (±3.1 points)

Showing 7 of 21 places in Ottawa 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 Put-in-Bay Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Put-in-Bay Township?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Put-in-Bay Township, used by 42.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Put-in-Bay Township heat with oil?

9.2% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Put-in-Bay Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Put-in-Bay Township have electric heat?

42.0% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Put-in-Bay Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Put-in-Bay township, Ottawa 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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