How are homes heated in Boone Township (Harrison County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Boone Township (Harrison County), used by 35.0% (±17.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.9% (±14.3 points)
- Electricity
- 35.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Boone Township (Harrison County)
| Fuel used most | Boone Township (Harrison County) | Harrison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.9% (±14.3 points) | 18.0% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.0% (±17.1 points) | 52.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.8% (±11.2 points) | 21.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.6% (±17.4 points) | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 2.8% (±4.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.1 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 (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harrison County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Boone Township (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Harrison County (52.1%).
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 (Harrison County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Township (Harrison County) | — | 35.0% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Laconia | 0.9 mi | 81.3% (±31.1 points) | Higher |
| Doe Valley | 4.7 mi | 63.0% (±12.4 points) | Higher |
| Taylor Township (Harrison County) | 4.8 mi | 34.1% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heth Township | 5.5 mi | 42.3% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandenburg | 6.6 mi | 65.8% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Mauckport | 7.1 mi | 71.4% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 7.2 mi | 48.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster Township (Harrison County) | 7.3 mi | 59.5% (±13.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laconia, IN (81.3%), Doe Valley, KY (63.0%), Brandenburg, KY (65.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Laconia | 0.0% (±79.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mauckport | 0.0% (±85.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Amsterdam | 0.0% (±62.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Middletown | 0.0% (±73.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Palmyra | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Blue River Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Boone Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Heth Township | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jackson Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Morgan Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Spencer Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Taylor Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Webster Township (Harrison County) | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Harrison 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 (Harrison County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Boone Township (Harrison County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Boone Township (Harrison County), used by 35.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Boone Township (Harrison County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Boone Township (Harrison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Boone Township (Harrison County) have electric heat?
35.0% (±17.1 points) of occupied homes in Boone Township (Harrison 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, Harrison County, Indiana (county subdivision:06544, in state:18 county:061).
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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