How are homes heated in West Chester Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in West Chester Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Chester Township, used by 56.0% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

42.3% heat with electricity.

0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 56.0% (±2.3 points)
Electricity: 42.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.6%

Heating fuel in West Chester Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Chester Township	Butler County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	56.0% (±2.3 points)	52.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.6% (±0.3 points)	3.4%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	42.3% (±2.2 points)	39.8%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±0.3 points)	2.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2% (±0.3 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 West Chester Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Butler County (3.4%).

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

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

In West Chester Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Butler County (39.8%).

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 West Chester Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Chester Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Chester Township	—	42.3% (±2.2 points)	—
Beckett Ridge	1.2 mi	49.4% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Wetherington	2.8 mi	30.3% (±10.2 points)	Lower
Sharonville	4.0 mi	37.3% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Four Bridges	4.2 mi	25.8% (±6.6 points)	Lower
Liberty Township (Butler County)	4.2 mi	25.7% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Springdale	4.5 mi	38.7% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Highpoint	5.0 mi	58.5% (±18.1 points)	Not measurably different
Glendale	5.2 mi	19.4% (±5.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wetherington, OH (30.3%), Four Bridges, OH (25.8%), Liberty Township (Butler County), OH (25.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beckett Ridge, OH (49.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14	Millville	2.3% (±2.9 points)
15	Trenton	1.7% (±1.7 points)
16 (tie)	Lemon Township	1.5% (±1.0 points)
16 (tie)	Oxford Township (Butler County)	1.5% (±1.3 points)
18	Monroe	1.4% (±0.9 points)
19	Hamilton	0.8% (±0.6 points)
20	West Chester Township	0.6% (±0.3 points)
21 (tie)	Beckett Ridge	0.4% (±0.7 points)
21 (tie)	Middletown	0.4% (±0.3 points)
21 (tie)	Liberty Township (Butler County)	0.4% (±0.2 points)
24	Oxford	0.2% (±0.3 points)
25 (tie)	Four Bridges	0.0% (±2.8 points)
25 (tie)	New Miami	0.0% (±4.6 points)

Showing 13 of 27 places in Butler 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 West Chester Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Chester Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Chester Township, used by 56.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Chester Township heat with oil?

0.6% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in West Chester Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Chester Township have electric heat?

42.3% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in West Chester Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester township, Butler 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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