How are homes heated in Springcreek Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Springcreek Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Springcreek Township, used by 48.7% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.2% heat with utility gas.

29.0% heat with electricity.

8.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 12.2% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 29.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.5%

Heating fuel in Springcreek Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Springcreek Township	Miami County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	12.2% (±7.0 points)	57.8%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.5% (±6.3 points)	3.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	29.0% (±11.2 points)	27.9%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	48.7% (±13.1 points)	8.1%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.9 points)	1.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.3 points)	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.2 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 Springcreek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Miami County (3.4%).

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

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

In Springcreek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Miami County (27.9%).

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 Springcreek Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Springcreek Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Springcreek Township	—	29.0% (±11.2 points)	—
Piqua	3.3 mi	18.6% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Fletcher	3.8 mi	36.4% (±10.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lockington	4.6 mi	50.8% (±15.5 points)	Higher
Orange Township (Shelby County)	4.8 mi	32.3% (±20.4 points)	Not measurably different
Brown Township (Miami County)	5.7 mi	23.7% (±15.7 points)	Not measurably different
Staunton Township	5.9 mi	32.9% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Miami County)	6.2 mi	34.7% (±15.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lostcreek Township	7.4 mi	27.2% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lockington, OH (50.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Potsdam	32.6% (±20.7 points)
2	Bethel Township (Miami County)	18.5% (±8.1 points)
3	Laura	14.7% (±8.6 points)
4	Lostcreek Township	12.5% (±8.7 points)
5	Springcreek Township	8.5% (±6.3 points)
6	Union Township (Miami County)	7.3% (±2.6 points)
7	Staunton Township	7.2% (±5.9 points)
8	Casstown	7.0% (±12.2 points)
9 (tie)	Fletcher	6.7% (±5.2 points)
9 (tie)	Elizabeth Township (Miami County)	6.7% (±5.6 points)
11	Newberry Township	5.7% (±3.4 points)

Showing 11 of 24 places in Miami 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 Springcreek Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Springcreek Township, used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Springcreek Township heat with oil?

8.5% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Springcreek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Springcreek Township have electric heat?

29.0% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Springcreek Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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