How are homes heated in Eel River Township (Allen County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Eel River Township (Allen County), used by 35.2% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.2% heat with electricity.
0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 35.2% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 25.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.6%
Heating fuel in Eel River Township (Allen County)
| Fuel used most | Eel River Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.2% (±7.0 points) | 69.5% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.2% (±7.3 points) | 25.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 25.9% (±6.7 points) | 3.5% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.9% (±8.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% (±1.9 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 Eel River Township (Allen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allen County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Eel River Township (Allen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allen County (25.1%).
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 Eel River Township (Allen County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eel River Township (Allen County) | — | 25.2% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Churubusco | 3.3 mi | 23.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntertown | 5.0 mi | 17.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 5.5 mi | 29.6% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swan Township | 5.9 mi | 19.6% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Allen County) | 6.1 mi | 35.6% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Allen County) | 6.3 mi | 20.5% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Allen County) | 7.5 mi | 23.2% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Noble County) | 8.0 mi | 17.8% (±10.9 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 Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maumee Township | 19.1% (±19.9 points) |
| 2 | Jackson Township (Allen County) | 4.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 3 | Madison Township (Allen County) | 3.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Allen County) | 3.5% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 | Harlan | 1.5% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Woodburn | 0.9% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 | Eel River Township (Allen County) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Marion Township (Allen County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Springfield Township (Allen County) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Allen County) | 0.4% (±0.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fort Wayne | 0.2% (±0.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Wayne Township (Allen County) | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Adams Township (Allen County) | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Allen 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 Eel River Township (Allen County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Eel River Township (Allen County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Eel River Township (Allen County), used by 35.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Eel River Township (Allen County) heat with oil?
0.6% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Eel River Township (Allen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Eel River Township (Allen County) have electric heat?
25.2% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Eel River Township (Allen 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 Eel River township, Allen County, Indiana (county subdivision:20512, in state:18 county:003).
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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