How are homes heated in Brandywine Township (Hancock County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brandywine Township (Hancock County), used by 62.6% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.6% (±13.1 points)
- Electricity
- 21.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Brandywine Township (Hancock County)
| Fuel used most | Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.6% (±13.1 points) | 60.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.2% (±12.8 points) | 30.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.3% (±7.4 points) | 7.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 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 Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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 lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Brandywine Township (Hancock County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | — | 21.2% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Morristown | 3.2 mi | 38.8% (±9.9 points) | Higher |
| Van Buren Township (Shelby County) | 4.2 mi | 27.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 5.0 mi | 31.1% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue River Township (Hancock County) | 5.3 mi | 23.6% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake | 5.7 mi | 6.4% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| New Palestine | 6.3 mi | 24.9% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County) | 6.4 mi | 24.0% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Hancock County) | 6.6 mi | 31.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spring Lake, IN (6.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morristown, IN (38.8%).
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) | 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 9 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 Brandywine Township (Hancock County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brandywine Township (Hancock County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brandywine Township (Hancock County), used by 62.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brandywine Township (Hancock County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Brandywine Township (Hancock County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brandywine Township (Hancock County) have electric heat?
21.2% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes in Brandywine 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 Brandywine township, Hancock County, Indiana (county subdivision:07084, 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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