How are homes heated in Baker Township, IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Baker Township, used by 50.9% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.2% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.2% (±4.7 points)
- Electricity
- 50.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Baker Township
| Fuel used most | Baker Township | Morgan County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% (±4.7 points) | 40.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.9% (±17.3 points) | 41.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 40.1% (±16.9 points) | 13.5% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.9% (±6.7 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.5 points) | 0.2% | 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 Baker Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Morgan County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Baker Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morgan County (41.9%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Baker Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Township | — | 50.9% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Paragon | 2.7 mi | 67.5% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ray Township (Morgan County) | 3.9 mi | 41.8% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Monroe County) | 4.5 mi | 50.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Morgan County) | 6.3 mi | 46.2% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gosport | 6.5 mi | 54.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bean Blossom Township | 6.7 mi | 42.3% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stinesville | 6.8 mi | 32.4% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Owen County) | 7.0 mi | 39.4% (±9.5 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 Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Mooresville | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Morgan County) | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Bethany | 0.0% (±69.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Brooklyn | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Martinsville | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Morgantown | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Baker Township | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Green Township (Morgan County) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Harrison Township (Morgan County) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Jackson Township (Morgan County) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Morgan 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 Baker Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Baker Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Baker Township, used by 50.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Baker Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.5 points) of occupied homes in Baker Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Baker Township have electric heat?
50.9% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes in Baker Township 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 Baker township, Morgan County, Indiana (county subdivision:03178, in state:18 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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Figures last updated on .
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