How are homes heated in Russell Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Russell Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Russell Township, used by 86.7% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.0% heat with electricity.

3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 86.7% (±5.5 points)
Electricity: 6.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.3%

Heating fuel in Russell Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Russell Township	Geauga County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	86.7% (±5.5 points)	60.5%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.3% (±2.8 points)	7.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	6.0% (±3.5 points)	18.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.3% (±2.8 points)	3.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±1.2 points)	6.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.6 points)	1.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.6 points)	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.1%	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 Russell Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Geauga County (7.8%).

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

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

In Russell Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Geauga County (18.7%).

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 Russell Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Russell Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Russell Township	—	6.0% (±3.5 points)	—
South Russell	2.6 mi	13.8% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Chagrin Falls Township	3.6 mi	17.4% (±8.0 points)	Higher
Chagrin Falls	3.6 mi	17.7% (±8.1 points)	Higher
Hunting Valley	3.8 mi	13.0% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Chesterland	4.1 mi	12.1% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Chester Township (Geauga County)	4.6 mi	13.3% (±4.5 points)	Higher
Moreland Hills	5.2 mi	8.6% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Bentleyville	5.4 mi	5.6% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Russell, OH (13.8%), Chagrin Falls Township, OH (17.4%), Chagrin Falls, OH (17.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
11	Chardon Township	7.6% (±4.0 points)
12	Burton	6.4% (±3.9 points)
13	Munson Township	5.6% (±3.7 points)
14	Chester Township (Geauga County)	5.3% (±2.7 points)
15	Chesterland	5.1% (±3.4 points)
16	Middlefield Township	4.1% (±2.5 points)
17	Russell Township	3.3% (±2.8 points)
18	Bainbridge Township	2.4% (±1.6 points)
19	South Russell	2.0% (±1.9 points)
20	Middlefield	1.8% (±2.9 points)
21	Auburn Township (Geauga County)	1.6% (±1.9 points)
22	Bainbridge (community)	1.5% (±1.6 points)
23	Chardon	0.6% (±1.1 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Geauga 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 Russell Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Russell Township, used by 86.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Russell Township heat with oil?

3.3% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Russell Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Russell Township have electric heat?

6.0% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Russell Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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