How are homes heated in Flora, IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Flora, used by 67.4% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.3% heat with electricity.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 67.4% (±9.4 points)
- Electricity
- 30.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in Flora
| Fuel used most | Flora | Carroll County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.4% (±9.4 points) | 37.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.3% (±9.4 points) | 22.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 32.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 5.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±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 Flora, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carroll County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Flora, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carroll County (22.3%).
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 Flora
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora | — | 30.3% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Monroe Township (Carroll County) | 0.9 mi | 25.9% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Carroll County) | 3.4 mi | 22.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camden | 4.5 mi | 30.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Democrat Township | 5.4 mi | 30.7% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrollton Township | 5.5 mi | 7.5% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Deer Creek Township (Carroll County) | 5.9 mi | 34.0% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Carroll County) | 6.6 mi | 32.1% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township | 7.2 mi | 31.2% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carrollton Township, IN (7.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Township (Carroll County) | 14.3% (±16.5 points) |
| 2 | Jackson Township (Carroll County) | 2.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 3 | Clay Township (Carroll County) | 2.7% (±4.1 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Carroll County) | 2.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Carroll County) | 0.8% (±1.6 points) |
| 6 | Flora | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Burlington | 0.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Camden | 0.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Delphi | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Yeoman | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Adams Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±22.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Burlington Township | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Carroll 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 Flora
What is the most common way to heat a home in Flora?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Flora, used by 67.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Flora heat with oil?
0.7% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Flora use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Flora have electric heat?
30.3% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Flora 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 Flora town, Indiana (place:23692, in state:18).
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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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