How are homes heated in Adams Township (Decatur County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Adams Township (Decatur County), used by 38.5% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.8% heat with utility gas.
30.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 24.8% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 30.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Adams Township (Decatur County)
| Fuel used most | Adams Township (Decatur County) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.8% (±8.3 points) | 37.5% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.4% (±10.2 points) | 38.7% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.5% (±10.3 points) | 17.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.2% (±4.7 points) | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.3% | 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 Adams Township (Decatur County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Decatur County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Adams Township (Decatur County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Decatur County (38.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Adams Township (Decatur County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township (Decatur County) | — | 30.4% (±10.2 points) | — |
| St. Paul | 3.6 mi | 44.3% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Rush County) | 5.2 mi | 29.6% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 5.4 mi | 34.0% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg | 5.6 mi | 43.0% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Noble Township (Shelby County) | 6.3 mi | 18.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Shelby County) | 6.6 mi | 28.2% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Decatur County) | 7.3 mi | 40.8% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anderson Township (Rush County) | 7.5 mi | 36.6% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greensburg, IN (43.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saltcreek Township | 1.2% (±2.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Greensburg | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Millhousen | 0.0% (±28.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | New Point | 0.0% (±34.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | St. Paul | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Westport | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Adams Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Clay Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±31.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Fugit Township | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Jackson Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Marion Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Sandcreek Township | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Decatur 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 Adams Township (Decatur County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Adams Township (Decatur County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Adams Township (Decatur County), used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Adams Township (Decatur County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Adams Township (Decatur County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Adams Township (Decatur County) have electric heat?
30.4% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Adams Township (Decatur 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 Adams township, Decatur County, Indiana (county subdivision:00370, in state:18 county:031).
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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