How are homes heated in Elkhart Township (Noble County), IN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elkhart Township (Noble County), used by 58.5% (±15.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.2% heat with utility gas.

21.8% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
3.2% (±3.4 points)
Electricity
21.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Elkhart Township (Noble County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostElkhart Township (Noble County)Noble CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas3.2% (±3.4 points)41.8%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±7.2 points)0.4%0.5%3.9%
Electricity21.8% (±12.0 points)25.4%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)58.5% (±15.8 points)26.2%7.2%4.9%
Wood7.2% (±7.0 points)2.9%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.2 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke2.0% (±2.8 points)0.5%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel7.4% (±10.6 points)2.0%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±7.2 points)0.9%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 Elkhart Township (Noble County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Noble County (0.4%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Elkhart Township (Noble County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Noble County (25.4%).

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 Elkhart Township (Noble County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elkhart Township (Noble County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Elkhart Township (Noble County)—21.8% (±12.0 points)—
Topeka5.0 mi18.2% (±13.8 points)Not measurably different
Clearspring Township5.3 mi9.9% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different
Orange Township (Noble County)5.9 mi13.2% (±5.0 points)Not measurably different
Perry Township (Noble County)6.1 mi29.0% (±7.7 points)Not measurably different
Rome City6.2 mi7.7% (±3.4 points)Lower
Ligonier6.3 mi40.8% (±9.7 points)Higher
Wolcottville6.3 mi19.4% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
York Township (Noble County)6.7 mi35.4% (±12.6 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rome City, IN (7.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ligonier, IN (40.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Noble County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
8 (tie)Albion0.0% (±4.2 points)
8 (tie)Avilla0.0% (±3.4 points)
8 (tie)Cromwell0.0% (±13.7 points)
8 (tie)Ligonier0.0% (±2.7 points)
8 (tie)Rome City0.0% (±7.2 points)
8 (tie)Albion Township0.0% (±4.1 points)
8 (tie)Elkhart Township (Noble County)0.0% (±7.2 points)
8 (tie)Noble Township (Noble County)0.0% (±2.7 points)
8 (tie)Orange Township (Noble County)0.0% (±2.4 points)
8 (tie)Perry Township (Noble County)0.0% (±1.6 points)
8 (tie)Washington Township (Noble County)0.0% (±9.5 points)
8 (tie)York Township (Noble County)0.0% (±4.6 points)

Showing 12 of 19 places in Noble 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 Elkhart Township (Noble County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Elkhart Township (Noble County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elkhart Township (Noble County), used by 58.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elkhart Township (Noble County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Elkhart Township (Noble County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elkhart Township (Noble County) have electric heat?

21.8% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Elkhart Township (Noble 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 Elkhart township, Noble County, Indiana (county subdivision:20764, in state:18 county:113).

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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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