How are homes heated in Clay Township (Howard County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clay Township (Howard County), used by 79.1% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.1% (±6.3 points)
- Electricity
- 18.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Clay Township (Howard County)
| Fuel used most | Clay Township (Howard County) | Howard County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.1% (±6.3 points) | 68.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.5% (±6.2 points) | 26.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±1.2 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 Clay Township (Howard County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Howard County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Clay Township (Howard County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Howard County (26.6%).
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 Clay Township (Howard County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township (Howard County) | — | 18.5% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Galveston | 3.7 mi | 37.0% (±11.0 points) | Higher |
| Center Township (Howard County) | 4.0 mi | 26.1% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Kokomo | 5.3 mi | 26.3% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Cass County) | 5.8 mi | 28.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | 6.0 mi | 24.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ervin Township | 6.1 mi | 26.6% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township (Miami County) | 6.5 mi | 9.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township (Howard County) | 7.3 mi | 27.5% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Galveston, IN (37.0%), Center Township (Howard County), IN (26.1%), Kokomo, IN (26.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ervin Township | 0.6% (±1.1 points) |
| 2 | Greentown | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Howard County) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Kokomo | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Russiaville | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Center Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Clay Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Harrison Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Howard Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Jackson Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Monroe Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Taylor Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Howard 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 Clay Township (Howard County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Clay Township (Howard County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clay Township (Howard County), used by 79.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Clay Township (Howard County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Clay Township (Howard County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Clay Township (Howard County) have electric heat?
18.5% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Clay Township (Howard 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 Clay township, Howard County, Indiana (county subdivision:13096, in state:18 county:067).
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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