How are homes heated in Boone Township (Dubois County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Boone Township (Dubois County), used by 62.3% (±19.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.8% heat with utility gas.
27.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.8% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 27.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Boone Township (Dubois County)
| Fuel used most | Boone Township (Dubois County) | Dubois County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.8% (±7.0 points) | 45.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.0% (±17.7 points) | 33.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 62.3% (±19.9 points) | 16.1% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.0% (±8.0 points) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.9 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 Boone Township (Dubois County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dubois County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Boone Township (Dubois County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dubois County (33.3%).
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 Boone Township (Dubois County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Township (Dubois County) | — | 27.0% (±17.7 points) | — |
| Madison Township (Dubois County) | 6.0 mi | 29.8% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jasper | 6.5 mi | 41.7% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reeve Township | 6.7 mi | 41.6% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Pike County) | 7.0 mi | 27.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bainbridge Township | 7.2 mi | 40.6% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alfordsville | 7.2 mi | 50.0% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Daviess County) | 7.4 mi | 21.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harbison Township | 8.4 mi | 35.7% (±18.9 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 Dubois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Harbison Township | 3.2% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Jasper | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bainbridge Township | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Birdseye | 0.0% (±28.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Ferdinand | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Holland | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Boone Township (Dubois County) | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Cass Township (Dubois County) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Columbia Township (Dubois County) | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Ferdinand Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Hall Township | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Jackson Township (Dubois County) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Dubois County) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Dubois 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 Boone Township (Dubois County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Boone Township (Dubois County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Boone Township (Dubois County), used by 62.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Boone Township (Dubois County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Boone Township (Dubois County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Boone Township (Dubois County) have electric heat?
27.0% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes in Boone Township (Dubois 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 Boone township, Dubois County, Indiana (county subdivision:06526, in state:18 county:037).
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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