How are homes heated in Brown Township (Washington County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Brown Township (Washington County), used by 35.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% heat with utility gas.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 23.3% (±9.7 points)
- Electricity
- 35.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Brown Township (Washington County)
| Fuel used most | Brown Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% (±9.7 points) | 22.3% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.7% (±9.4 points) | 52.4% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 22.9% (±10.8 points) | 14.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.9% (±11.1 points) | 9.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 0.4% | 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 (Washington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Brown Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Washington County (52.4%).
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 Brown Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Township (Washington County) | — | 35.7% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Saltillo | 3.2 mi | 12.5% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Campbellsburg | 3.5 mi | 50.2% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bono Township | 5.4 mi | 38.6% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Washington County) | 5.5 mi | 38.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Township | 6.7 mi | 12.0% (±13.2 points) | Lower |
| Vernon Township (Washington County) | 7.1 mi | 32.7% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carr Township (Jackson County) | 8.3 mi | 41.4% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Guthrie Township | 8.4 mi | 23.7% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saltillo, IN (12.5%), Northeast Township, IN (12.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Washington County) | 4.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 2 | Posey Township (Washington County) | 1.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 3 | Campbellsburg | 1.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 4 | Pierce Township | 1.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 | New Pekin | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 6 | Brown Township (Washington County) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) |
| 7 | Polk Township (Washington County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Washington County) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Washington County) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Little York | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Livonia | 0.0% (±53.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Salem | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Washington 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 (Washington County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brown Township (Washington County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Brown Township (Washington County), used by 35.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brown Township (Washington County) heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Brown Township (Washington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brown Township (Washington County) have electric heat?
35.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Brown Township (Washington 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, Washington County, Indiana (county subdivision:08380, in state:18 county:175).
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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