How are homes heated in Center Township (Benton County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Benton County), used by 78.0% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 78.0% (±6.7 points)
- Electricity
- 13.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Center Township (Benton County)
| Fuel used most | Center Township (Benton County) | Benton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.0% (±6.7 points) | 60.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.7% (±5.2 points) | 12.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.1% (±4.8 points) | 23.5% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 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 Center Township (Benton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benton County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Center Township (Benton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Benton County (12.6%).
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 Center Township (Benton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Benton County) | — | 13.7% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Fowler | 1.7 mi | 16.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove Township | 5.3 mi | 10.9% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Benton County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 6.0 mi | 12.2% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Benton County) | 7.2 mi | 11.7% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boswell | 7.3 mi | 16.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Benton County) | 7.4 mi | 20.0% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parish Grove Township | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±43.8 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 Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Otterbein | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ambia | 0.0% (±47.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Boswell | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Earl Park | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fowler | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Oxford | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Center Township (Benton County) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gilboa Township | 0.0% (±36.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Grant Township (Benton County) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hickory Grove Township | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Oak Grove Township | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Parish Grove Township | 0.0% (±43.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pine Township (Benton County) | 0.0% (±38.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Benton 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 Center Township (Benton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Center Township (Benton County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Benton County), used by 78.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Center Township (Benton County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Benton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Center Township (Benton County) have electric heat?
13.7% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Benton 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 Center township, Benton County, Indiana (county subdivision:11224, in state:18 county:007).
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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