How are homes heated in Franklin Township (DeKalb County), IN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (DeKalb County), used by 49.8% (±14.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

23.5% heat with utility gas.

16.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
23.5% (±9.9 points)
Electricity
16.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Franklin Township (DeKalb County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostFranklin Township (DeKalb County)DeKalb CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas23.5% (±9.9 points)55.2%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±6.8 points)0.7%0.5%3.9%
Electricity16.9% (±11.2 points)23.9%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)49.8% (±14.4 points)16.8%7.2%4.9%
Wood6.6% (±6.1 points)1.5%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.8 points)0.2%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke1.9% (±2.9 points)0.1%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±6.8 points)1.6%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used1.3% (±2.0 points)0.2%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 Franklin Township (DeKalb County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.7%).

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

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

In Franklin Township (DeKalb County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from DeKalb County (23.9%).

It is also lower than in Indiana (31.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Franklin Township (DeKalb County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin Township (DeKalb County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Franklin Township (DeKalb County)—16.9% (±11.2 points)—
Troy Township (DeKalb County)3.9 mi6.1% (±10.1 points)Not measurably different
Butler4.0 mi32.4% (±8.4 points)Higher
Hamilton4.3 mi22.5% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Wilmington Township5.5 mi28.2% (±6.3 points)Not measurably different
Smithfield Township6.2 mi21.5% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Otsego Township6.2 mi20.6% (±6.0 points)Not measurably different
Stafford Township (DeKalb County)6.7 mi34.5% (±31.5 points)Not measurably different
Grant Township (DeKalb County)7.2 mi17.9% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Butler, IN (32.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
12 (tie)Altona0.0% (±22.9 points)
12 (tie)Ashley0.0% (±7.7 points)
12 (tie)Auburn0.0% (±0.7 points)
12 (tie)Garrett0.0% (±1.3 points)
12 (tie)Butler Township (DeKalb County)0.0% (±5.1 points)
12 (tie)Fairfield Township (DeKalb County)0.0% (±7.4 points)
12 (tie)Franklin Township (DeKalb County)0.0% (±6.8 points)
12 (tie)Grant Township (DeKalb County)0.0% (±3.2 points)
12 (tie)Keyser Township0.0% (±1.1 points)
12 (tie)Newville Township0.0% (±16.0 points)
12 (tie)Stafford Township (DeKalb County)0.0% (±34.2 points)
12 (tie)Troy Township (DeKalb County)0.0% (±24.5 points)

Showing 12 of 23 places in DeKalb 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 Franklin Township (DeKalb County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (DeKalb County), used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Franklin Township (DeKalb County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (DeKalb County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Franklin Township (DeKalb County) have electric heat?

16.9% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (DeKalb 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 Franklin township, DeKalb County, Indiana (county subdivision:25342, in state:18 county:033).

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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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