How are homes heated in Center Township (Greene County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Greene County), used by 31.9% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.2% heat with electricity.
3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 31.9% (±8.9 points)
- Electricity
- 29.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.1%
Heating fuel in Center Township (Greene County)
| Fuel used most | Center Township (Greene County) | Greene County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.9% (±8.9 points) | 40.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.1% (±4.1 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.2% (±8.9 points) | 36.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 29.0% (±8.8 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.8% (±4.3 points) | 6.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.9 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 Center Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Center Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Greene County (36.2%).
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 Center Township (Greene County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Greene County) | — | 29.2% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Beech Creek Township | 5.3 mi | 25.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Greene County) | 6.1 mi | 43.3% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Creek Township (Monroe County) | 6.8 mi | 40.1% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Greene County) | 7.8 mi | 31.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 8.3 mi | 48.4% (±14.4 points) | Higher |
| Highland Township (Greene County) | 8.9 mi | 20.4% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | 8.9 mi | 39.7% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
| Bloomfield | 9.9 mi | 31.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perry Township (Lawrence County), IN (48.4%), Van Buren Township (Monroe County), IN (39.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stafford Township (Greene County) | 9.3% (±9.4 points) |
| 2 | Beech Creek Township | 3.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Greene County) | 3.1% (±4.1 points) |
| 4 | Wright Township | 1.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | Stockton Township | 1.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 | Richland Township (Greene County) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bloomfield | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jasonville | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Linton | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Greene 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 (Greene County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Center Township (Greene County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Greene County), used by 31.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Center Township (Greene County) heat with oil?
3.1% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Greene County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Center Township (Greene County) have electric heat?
29.2% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Greene 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, Greene County, Indiana (county subdivision:11350, in state:18 county:055).
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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Figures last updated on .
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