How are homes heated in Blue River Township (Henry County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue River Township (Henry County), used by 39.7% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.1% heat with utility gas.
39.0% heat with electricity.
7.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.1% (±4.1 points)
- Electricity
- 39.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.7%
Heating fuel in Blue River Township (Henry County)
| Fuel used most | Blue River Township (Henry County) | Henry County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.1% (±4.1 points) | 52.0% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.7% (±7.8 points) | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 39.0% (±12.1 points) | 28.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 39.7% (±13.3 points) | 12.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.6% (±6.3 points) | 3.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 0.7% | 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 (Henry County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Henry County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Blue River Township (Henry County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Henry County (28.9%).
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 (Henry County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Township (Henry County) | — | 39.0% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Mooreland | 1.1 mi | 27.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stoney Creek Township (Henry County) | 4.6 mi | 18.4% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Henry County) | 4.6 mi | 50.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Losantville | 4.9 mi | 38.2% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dalton Township | 5.3 mi | 50.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blountsville | 5.5 mi | 10.7% (±12.4 points) | Lower |
| Prairie Township (Henry County) | 5.6 mi | 38.6% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Summit | 6.9 mi | 15.0% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stoney Creek Township (Henry County), IN (18.4%), Blountsville, IN (10.7%), Mount Summit, IN (15.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley Township | 10.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 | Stoney Creek Township (Henry County) | 9.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Blountsville | 8.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harrison Township (Henry County) | 8.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 5 | Blue River Township (Henry County) | 7.7% (±7.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Greensboro | 6.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Mooreland | 6.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 8 | Liberty Township (Henry County) | 5.1% (±4.5 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Henry County) | 5.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 10 | Prairie Township (Henry County) | 3.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Kennard | 2.9% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Henry 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 (Henry County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Blue River Township (Henry County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue River Township (Henry County), used by 39.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Blue River Township (Henry County) heat with oil?
7.7% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Blue River Township (Henry County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Blue River Township (Henry County) have electric heat?
39.0% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in Blue River Township (Henry 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, Henry County, Indiana (county subdivision:06076, in state:18 county:065).
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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