How are homes heated in Racine, OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Racine, used by 54.4% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 45.4% (±12.4 points)
- Electricity
- 54.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Racine
| Fuel used most | Racine | Meigs County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.4% (±12.4 points) | 30.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 54.4% (±12.5 points) | 49.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 13.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% (±0.9 points) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.3 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 Racine, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Meigs County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Racine, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Meigs County (49.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Racine
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | — | 54.4% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Sutton Township | 2.4 mi | 56.3% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Haven | 3.3 mi | 84.6% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Letart Township | 3.9 mi | 43.2% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Syracuse | 3.9 mi | 60.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford City | 4.5 mi | 73.0% (±13.4 points) | Higher |
| Lebanon Township | 5.4 mi | 55.7% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mason | 7.4 mi | 47.3% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Meigs County) | 7.6 mi | 59.1% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Haven, WV (84.6%), Hartford City, WV (73.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Meigs County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Township (Meigs County) | 5.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 | Lebanon Township | 1.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 3 | Salem Township (Meigs County) | 1.7% (±2.8 points) |
| 4 | Salisbury Township | 1.4% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Middleport | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pomeroy | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Racine | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rutland | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Syracuse | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bedford Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chester Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Letart Township | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Meigs 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 Racine
What is the most common way to heat a home in Racine?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Racine, used by 54.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Racine heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Racine use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Racine have electric heat?
54.4% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Racine 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 Racine village, Ohio (place:65256, in state:39).
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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