How are homes heated in Clay Township (LaGrange County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clay Township (LaGrange County), used by 43.6% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 43.6% (±9.8 points)
- Electricity
- 9.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Clay Township (LaGrange County)
| Fuel used most | Clay Township (LaGrange County) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.6% (±9.8 points) | 53.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.4% (±5.6 points) | 11.0% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.8% (±10.0 points) | 22.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.8% (±5.6 points) | 9.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.8% (±3.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.5 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 Clay Township (LaGrange County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from LaGrange County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Clay Township (LaGrange County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from LaGrange County (11.0%).
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 (LaGrange County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township (LaGrange County) | — | 9.4% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Lagrange | 3.6 mi | 23.2% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Shipshewana | 4.8 mi | 25.3% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Howe | 5.1 mi | 37.1% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lima Township | 5.7 mi | 29.8% (±16.1 points) | Higher |
| Newbury Township | 5.8 mi | 6.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Township | 6.3 mi | 14.5% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (LaGrange County) | 6.5 mi | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearspring Township | 6.8 mi | 9.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lagrange, IN (23.2%), Shipshewana, IN (25.3%), Lima Township, IN (29.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across LaGrange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Eden Township | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Howe | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lagrange | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Shipshewana | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wolcottville | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bloomfield Township | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clay Township (LaGrange County) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clearspring Township | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Greenfield Township (LaGrange County) | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Johnson Township (LaGrange County) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lima Township | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Milford Township | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Newbury Township | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in LaGrange 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 (LaGrange County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Clay Township (LaGrange County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clay Township (LaGrange County), used by 43.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Clay Township (LaGrange County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Clay Township (LaGrange County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Clay Township (LaGrange County) have electric heat?
9.4% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Clay Township (LaGrange 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, LaGrange County, Indiana (county subdivision:13132, in state:18 county:087).
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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