How are homes heated in Washington Township (Darke County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Washington Township (Darke County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Darke County), used by 51.1% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.1% heat with utility gas.

14.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 8.1% (±9.0 points)
Electricity: 51.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 14.8%

Heating fuel in Washington Township (Darke County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Washington Township (Darke County)	Darke County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	8.1% (±9.0 points)	37.7%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	14.8% (±10.8 points)	3.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	51.1% (±16.5 points)	32.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	14.4% (±10.9 points)	20.4%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	9.7% (±7.0 points)	4.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.1 points)	1.1%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.0% (±3.3 points)	0.8%	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 Washington Township (Darke County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Darke County (3.0%).

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

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

In Washington Township (Darke County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Darke County (32.7%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Washington Township (Darke County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington Township (Darke County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Washington Township (Darke County)	—	51.1% (±16.5 points)	—
Union City	5.0 mi	23.7% (±7.0 points)	Lower
Palestine	5.5 mi	30.6% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Union City	5.8 mi	31.5% (±9.0 points)	Lower
Wayne Township (Randolph County)	5.8 mi	31.1% (±7.5 points)	Lower
Liberty Township (Darke County)	5.8 mi	30.7% (±16.4 points)	Not measurably different
Greenville Township	6.4 mi	36.6% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Darke County)	7.2 mi	31.7% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Greensfork Township	7.5 mi	16.8% (±12.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union City, OH (23.7%), Union City, IN (31.5%), Wayne Township (Randolph County), IN (31.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Palestine	36.1% (±28.8 points)
2	Rossburg	26.3% (±17.5 points)
3	Allen Township (Darke County)	21.5% (±15.4 points)
4	York Township (Darke County)	18.2% (±20.2 points)
5	Washington Township (Darke County)	14.8% (±10.8 points)
6	Yorkshire	13.6% (±16.9 points)
7	Pitsburg	11.1% (±6.3 points)
8	Monroe Township (Darke County)	10.9% (±6.9 points)
9	Liberty Township (Darke County)	7.8% (±8.9 points)
10	Osgood	7.1% (±7.5 points)
11	Patterson Township	6.1% (±3.6 points)

Showing 11 of 40 places in Darke 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 Washington Township (Darke County)

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Darke County), used by 51.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Washington Township (Darke County) heat with oil?

14.8% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Darke County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Washington Township (Darke County) have electric heat?

51.1% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Darke County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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