How are homes heated in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), OH, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), used by 66.7% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.2% heat with utility gas.

22.5% heat with electricity.

1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.2% (±5.2 points)
Electricity: 22.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.1%

Heating fuel in Townsend Township (Sandusky County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Townsend Township (Sandusky County)	Sandusky County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	5.2% (±5.2 points)	59.4%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.1% (±1.8 points)	0.3%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	22.5% (±10.1 points)	21.6%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	66.7% (±12.8 points)	15.4%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.4% (±2.3 points)	2.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.0% (±5.0 points)	0.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.2%	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 Townsend Township (Sandusky County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sandusky County (0.3%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Townsend Township (Sandusky County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sandusky County (21.6%).

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 Townsend Township (Sandusky County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Townsend Township (Sandusky County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Townsend Township (Sandusky County)	—	22.5% (±10.1 points)	—
Margaretta Township	4.9 mi	31.5% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Riley Township (Sandusky County)	5.3 mi	31.3% (±15.7 points)	Not measurably different
Castalia	5.4 mi	27.0% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
York Township (Sandusky County)	5.6 mi	32.4% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different
Clyde	6.8 mi	27.9% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Bay View	7.2 mi	12.1% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Groton Township	7.4 mi	51.0% (±18.0 points)	Higher
Bellevue	8.2 mi	22.4% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groton Township, OH (51.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Lindsey	2.0% (±2.7 points)
2	Washington Township (Sandusky County)	1.7% (±2.1 points)
3 (tie)	Burgoon	1.4% (±2.8 points)
3 (tie)	Madison Township (Sandusky County)	1.4% (±1.8 points)
5	Townsend Township (Sandusky County)	1.1% (±1.8 points)
6	Green Springs	0.7% (±1.1 points)
7	Sandusky Township (Sandusky County)	0.5% (±0.9 points)
8	Ballville Township	0.4% (±0.6 points)
9	Jackson Township (Sandusky County)	0.2% (±0.3 points)
10 (tie)	Ballville	0.0% (±2.1 points)
10 (tie)	Clyde	0.0% (±1.3 points)

Showing 11 of 22 places in Sandusky 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 Townsend Township (Sandusky County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Townsend Township (Sandusky County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), used by 66.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) heat with oil?

1.1% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) have electric heat?

22.5% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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