How are homes heated in Urbana, OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Urbana, used by 70.2% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 70.2% (±4.8 points)
- Electricity
- 26.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Urbana
| Fuel used most | Urbana | Champaign County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.2% (±4.8 points) | 33.3% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 6.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.5% (±4.5 points) | 28.9% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 23.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 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 Urbana, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Champaign County (6.7%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Urbana, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Champaign County (28.9%).
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 Urbana
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | — | 26.5% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Urbana Township | 2.7 mi | 29.5% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Champaign County) | 5.3 mi | 22.8% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mad River Township (Champaign County) | 5.8 mi | 26.8% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Champaign County) | 6.5 mi | 20.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mutual | 6.6 mi | 20.6% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Champaign County) | 6.7 mi | 52.5% (±16.4 points) | Higher |
| Northridge | 7.8 mi | 13.9% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Tremont City | 7.9 mi | 19.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northridge, OH (13.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Champaign County), OH (52.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Christiansburg | 3.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Champaign County) | 3.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 13 | Goshen Township (Champaign County) | 1.6% (±1.3 points) |
| 14 | Urbana Township | 1.2% (±1.2 points) |
| 15 | St. Paris | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 16 | Mechanicsburg | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Urbana | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Adams Township (Champaign County) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Harrison Township (Champaign County) | 0.0% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Champaign 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 Urbana
What is the most common way to heat a home in Urbana?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Urbana, used by 70.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Urbana heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.8 points) of occupied homes in Urbana use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Urbana have electric heat?
26.5% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Urbana 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 Urbana city, Ohio (place:79072, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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