How are homes heated in Blue River Township (Hancock County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue River Township (Hancock County), used by 65.5% (±18.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.6% heat with utility gas.
23.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.6% (±5.3 points)
- Electricity
- 23.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Blue River Township (Hancock County)
| Fuel used most | Blue River Township (Hancock County) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.6% (±5.3 points) | 60.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.6% (±18.6 points) | 30.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 65.5% (±18.5 points) | 7.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% (±2.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% (±4.7 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 Blue River Township (Hancock County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Blue River Township (Hancock County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hancock County (30.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Blue River Township (Hancock County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Township (Hancock County) | — | 23.6% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Morristown | 4.2 mi | 38.8% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township (Rush County) | 5.3 mi | 28.3% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | 5.3 mi | 21.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Shelby County) | 5.5 mi | 31.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carthage | 5.6 mi | 23.9% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 6.4 mi | 31.1% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hancock County) | 6.5 mi | 22.9% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Hancock County) | 7.5 mi | 31.3% (±4.6 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 Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Fortville | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Greenfield | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | McCordsville | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Shirley | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Spring Lake | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Wilkinson | 0.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Blue River Township (Hancock County) | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Green Township (Hancock County) | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Vernon Township (Hancock County) | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Hancock 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 Blue River Township (Hancock County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Blue River Township (Hancock County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue River Township (Hancock County), used by 65.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Blue River Township (Hancock County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Blue River Township (Hancock County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Blue River Township (Hancock County) have electric heat?
23.6% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes in Blue River Township (Hancock 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 Blue River township, Hancock County, Indiana (county subdivision:06040, in state:18 county:059).
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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