How are homes heated in Washington Township (Miami County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Miami County), used by 34.7% (±15.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.4% heat with utility gas.
5.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 22.4% (±14.6 points)
- Electricity
- 34.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.1%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Miami County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Miami County) | Miami County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.4% (±14.6 points) | 57.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.1% (±5.7 points) | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 34.7% (±15.3 points) | 27.9% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.6% (±14.5 points) | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.9% (±3.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% (±3.5 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 Washington Township (Miami County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Miami County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Miami County), 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 not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Washington Township (Miami County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Miami County) | — | 34.7% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Piqua | 3.1 mi | 18.6% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Covington | 3.2 mi | 28.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newberry Township | 4.7 mi | 27.2% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 5.6 mi | 25.9% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Miami County) | 5.7 mi | 26.0% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springcreek Township | 6.2 mi | 29.0% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township (Miami County) | 6.3 mi | 39.5% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Staunton Township | 6.5 mi | 32.9% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Piqua, OH (18.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Miami County) | 5.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 | Newton Township (Miami County) | 3.9% (±3.3 points) |
| 14 | Brown Township (Miami County) | 3.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 15 | Monroe Township (Miami County) | 1.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 16 | Concord Township (Miami County) | 1.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 17 | Piqua | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 18 | Tipp City | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
Showing 13 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 Washington Township (Miami County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Miami County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Miami County), used by 34.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Miami County) heat with oil?
5.1% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Miami County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Miami County) have electric heat?
34.7% (±15.3 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Miami County) 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 Washington township, Miami County, Ohio (county subdivision:81466, in state:39 county:109).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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