How are homes heated in Colfax, IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax, used by 50.9% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.2% heat with utility gas.
30.6% heat with electricity.
4.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.2% (±5.7 points)
- Electricity
- 30.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.6%
Heating fuel in Colfax
| Fuel used most | Colfax | Clinton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.2% (±5.7 points) | 51.8% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.6% (±5.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.6% (±10.7 points) | 23.0% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 50.9% (±11.5 points) | 21.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.7% (±5.8 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 Colfax, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clinton County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Colfax, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clinton County (23.0%).
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 Colfax
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | — | 30.6% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Perry Township (Clinton County) | 2.7 mi | 32.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 4.3 mi | 26.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Hill | 4.8 mi | 26.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Montgomery County) | 4.9 mi | 8.4% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Thorntown | 5.4 mi | 19.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Clinton County) | 7.2 mi | 21.0% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lauramie Township | 7.3 mi | 19.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darlington | 8.3 mi | 38.9% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugar Creek Township (Montgomery County), IN (8.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Township (Clinton County) | 10.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 2 | Sugar Creek Township (Clinton County) | 8.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Kirklin | 5.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 4 | Colfax | 4.6% (±5.6 points) |
| 5 | Kirklin Township | 3.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Johnson Township (Clinton County) | 2.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Clinton County) | 2.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Clinton County) | 1.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 9 | Michigantown | 1.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 10 | Michigan Township (Clinton County) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Clinton 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 Colfax
What is the most common way to heat a home in Colfax?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax, used by 50.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Colfax heat with oil?
4.6% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Colfax use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Colfax have electric heat?
30.6% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes in Colfax 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 Colfax town, Indiana (place:14284, in state:18).
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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