How are homes heated in Rock Creek, OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rock Creek, used by 35.5% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% heat with electricity.
15.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 35.5% (±11.5 points)
- Electricity
- 25.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 15.9%
Heating fuel in Rock Creek
| Fuel used most | Rock Creek | Ashtabula County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.5% (±11.5 points) | 59.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 15.9% (±8.1 points) | 6.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.0% (±9.5 points) | 19.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.4% (±6.0 points) | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.8% (±7.5 points) | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 6.4% (±7.0 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 Rock Creek, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ashtabula County (6.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Rock Creek, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ashtabula County (19.5%).
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 Rock Creek
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | — | 25.0% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Morgan Township (Ashtabula County) | 1.3 mi | 41.7% (±9.9 points) | Higher |
| Roaming Shores | 2.0 mi | 39.3% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Rome Township (Ashtabula County) | 3.3 mi | 25.3% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lenox Township | 4.3 mi | 17.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull Township | 5.3 mi | 36.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lyme Township | 6.2 mi | 19.2% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Austinburg Township | 6.4 mi | 30.7% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsgrove Township | 6.4 mi | 5.7% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hartsgrove Township, OH (5.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morgan Township (Ashtabula County), OH (41.7%), Roaming Shores, OH (39.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ashtabula County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sheffield Township (Ashtabula County) | 30.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 4 | Trumbull Township | 27.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 5 | Plymouth Township (Ashtabula County) | 21.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Ashtabula County) | 18.1% (±10.4 points) |
| 7 | Williamsfield Township | 18.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Harpersfield Township | 17.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Rock Creek | 15.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 | Dorset Township | 14.5% (±17.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Lenox Township | 14.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | New Lyme Township | 14.2% (±9.3 points) |
| 13 | Hartsgrove Township | 12.9% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | Andover Township | 12.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 15 | Kingsville Township | 10.9% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Ashtabula 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 Rock Creek
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rock Creek?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rock Creek, used by 35.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rock Creek heat with oil?
15.9% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Rock Creek use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rock Creek have electric heat?
25.0% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek village, Ohio (place:67846, in state:39).
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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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