How are homes heated in Brown Township (Montgomery County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Brown Township (Montgomery County), used by 65.2% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.1% heat with utility gas.
17.8% heat with electricity.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.1% (±3.9 points)
- Electricity
- 17.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Brown Township (Montgomery County)
| Fuel used most | Brown Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 47.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.8% (±8.3 points) | 23.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 65.2% (±11.7 points) | 24.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.7% (±7.8 points) | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 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 Brown Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montgomery County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Brown Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montgomery County (23.3%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Brown Township (Montgomery County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Township (Montgomery County) | — | 17.8% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Waveland | 3.2 mi | 27.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russellville | 4.1 mi | 31.2% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Market | 5.3 mi | 18.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 5.5 mi | 40.0% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell Township | 6.4 mi | 22.8% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Parke County) | 6.6 mi | 20.1% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township (Montgomery County) | 6.6 mi | 7.9% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township (Parke County) | 6.9 mi | 10.9% (±16.5 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | New Market | 3.3% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Waveland | 2.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wingate | 2.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Ladoga | 2.3% (±3.4 points) |
| 8 | Coal Creek Township | 2.2% (±1.9 points) |
| 9 | Waynetown | 2.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 10 | Brown Township (Montgomery County) | 2.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 11 | Scott Township (Montgomery County) | 1.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Clark Township (Montgomery County) | 1.3% (±1.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Wayne Township (Montgomery County) | 1.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Montgomery County) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) |
| 15 | New Ross | 0.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 16 | Walnut Township (Montgomery County) | 0.2% (±0.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Montgomery 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 Brown Township (Montgomery County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brown Township (Montgomery County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Brown Township (Montgomery County), used by 65.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brown Township (Montgomery County) heat with oil?
2.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Brown Township (Montgomery County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brown Township (Montgomery County) have electric heat?
17.8% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Brown Township (Montgomery 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 Brown township, Montgomery County, Indiana (county subdivision:08326, in state:18 county:107).
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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