How are homes heated in Waynesfield, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Waynesfield, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Waynesfield, used by 61.2% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.3% heat with utility gas.

19.6% heat with electricity.

3.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.3% (±5.6 points)
Electricity: 19.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.5%

Heating fuel in Waynesfield

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Waynesfield	Auglaize County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	4.3% (±5.6 points)	52.8%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.5% (±5.0 points)	1.1%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	19.6% (±8.7 points)	23.4%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	61.2% (±9.4 points)	17.4%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	3.5% (±3.0 points)	2.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.6 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.3% (±4.9 points)	1.7%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.5% (±4.6 points)	0.9%	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 Waynesfield, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Auglaize County (1.1%).

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

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

In Waynesfield, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Auglaize County (23.4%).

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 Waynesfield

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Waynesfield
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Waynesfield	—	19.6% (±8.7 points)	—
Wayne Township (Auglaize County)	1.7 mi	12.0% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Goshen Township (Auglaize County)	3.7 mi	9.8% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Union Township (Auglaize County)	4.1 mi	17.4% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Perry Township (Allen County)	6.2 mi	15.1% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Roundhead Township	6.6 mi	24.9% (±17.1 points)	Not measurably different
Auglaize Township (Allen County)	6.9 mi	11.1% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Clay Township (Auglaize County)	6.9 mi	22.3% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Harrod	7.7 mi	18.9% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Buckland	8.7% (±9.9 points)
2	Moulton Township	4.2% (±5.8 points)
3	Jackson Township (Auglaize County)	4.1% (±3.0 points)
4	Wayne Township (Auglaize County)	3.6% (±2.5 points)
5	Waynesfield	3.5% (±5.0 points)
6	Logan Township	3.0% (±2.9 points)
7	Clay Township (Auglaize County)	2.3% (±3.6 points)
8	Pusheta Township	1.6% (±2.6 points)
9	Minster	1.0% (±1.1 points)
10	St. Marys	0.9% (±1.4 points)
11 (tie)	St. Marys Township	0.6% (±1.0 points)

Showing 11 of 22 places in Auglaize 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 Waynesfield

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Waynesfield, used by 61.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Waynesfield heat with oil?

3.5% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Waynesfield use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Waynesfield have electric heat?

19.6% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Waynesfield heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesfield village, 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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