How are homes heated in Erie Township, IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Erie Township, used by 44.0% (±21.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.1% heat with utility gas.
43.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.1% (±11.9 points)
- Electricity
- 43.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Erie Township
| Fuel used most | Erie Township | Miami County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.1% (±11.9 points) | 60.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.0% (±21.3 points) | 24.5% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 44.0% (±21.1 points) | 9.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.7% | 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 Erie Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Miami County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Erie Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Miami County (24.5%).
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 Erie Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Township | — | 43.0% (±21.3 points) | — |
| Peru | 5.0 mi | 13.2% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Peru Township | 5.6 mi | 14.5% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Butler Township (Miami County) | 5.6 mi | 43.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Miami County) | 6.0 mi | 35.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Wabash County) | 6.8 mi | 27.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Miami County) | 6.9 mi | 24.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Miami County) | 7.2 mi | 27.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denver | 7.6 mi | 5.9% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Peru, IN (13.2%), Peru Township, IN (14.5%), Denver, IN (5.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Miami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Miami County) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Bunker Hill | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Converse | 0.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Grissom AFB | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Peru | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Clay Township (Miami County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Erie Township | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Harrison Township (Miami County) | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Peru Township | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Union Township (Miami County) | 0.0% (±13.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Washington Township (Miami County) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Miami 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 Erie Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Erie Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Erie Township, used by 44.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Erie Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Erie Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Erie Township have electric heat?
43.0% (±21.3 points) of occupied homes in Erie Township 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 Erie township, Miami County, Indiana (county subdivision:21412, in state:18 county:103).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .