How are homes heated in Ridgeville Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Ridgeville Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ridgeville Township, used by 48.9% (±18.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

21.8% heat with utility gas.

24.0% heat with electricity.

2.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 21.8% (±13.5 points)
Electricity: 24.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.8%

Heating fuel in Ridgeville Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Ridgeville Township	Henry County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	21.8% (±13.5 points)	49.9%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.8% (±4.3 points)	0.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	24.0% (±15.7 points)	17.8%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	48.9% (±18.3 points)	25.8%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	2.5% (±3.8 points)	3.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.9 points)	1.0%	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 Ridgeville Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Henry County (0.8%).

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

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

In Ridgeville Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Henry County (17.8%).

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 Ridgeville Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Ridgeville Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Ridgeville Township	—	24.0% (±15.7 points)	—
Archbold	4.2 mi	23.6% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Adams Township (Defiance County)	5.0 mi	18.4% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different
German Township (Fulton County)	5.8 mi	20.1% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Freedom Township (Henry County)	5.9 mi	11.9% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Springfield Township (Williams County)	6.3 mi	10.1% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Stryker	7.5 mi	9.2% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Napoleon Township	7.7 mi	15.5% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Tiffin Township (Defiance County)	8.3 mi	35.8% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Bartlow Township	3.1% (±4.7 points)
2	Ridgeville Township	2.8% (±4.3 points)
3	Flatrock Township	2.0% (±2.2 points)
4	Napoleon Township	0.9% (±1.3 points)
5	Monroe Township (Henry County)	0.4% (±0.8 points)
6 (tie)	Deshler	0.0% (±5.2 points)
6 (tie)	Florida	0.0% (±26.0 points)
6 (tie)	Hamler	0.0% (±14.9 points)

Showing 8 of 22 places in Henry 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 Ridgeville Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ridgeville Township, used by 48.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Ridgeville Township heat with oil?

2.8% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Ridgeville Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Ridgeville Township have electric heat?

24.0% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes in Ridgeville Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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