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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Montgomery County), used by 48.8% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.4% heat with utility gas.

27.3% heat with electricity.

7.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
10.4% (±7.4 points)
Electricity
27.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
7.0%

Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Montgomery County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostFranklin Township (Montgomery County)Montgomery CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas10.4% (±7.4 points)47.7%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.7.0% (±6.5 points)1.1%0.5%3.9%
Electricity27.3% (±9.2 points)23.3%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)48.8% (±9.9 points)24.2%7.2%4.9%
Wood3.5% (±2.9 points)2.6%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±5.1 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±5.1 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±5.1 points)0.3%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used3.0% (±2.7 points)0.8%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 (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montgomery County (1.1%).

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

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

In Franklin Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montgomery County (23.3%).

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 Franklin Township (Montgomery County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin Township (Montgomery County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Franklin Township (Montgomery County)—27.3% (±9.2 points)—
Darlington2.0 mi38.9% (±12.7 points)Not measurably different
Sugar Creek Township (Montgomery County)6.0 mi8.4% (±12.7 points)Lower
Walnut Township (Montgomery County)6.3 mi19.1% (±8.0 points)Not measurably different
Sugar Creek Township (Boone County)6.8 mi26.8% (±8.6 points)Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Boone County)7.2 mi29.4% (±11.1 points)Not measurably different
Thorntown8.0 mi19.0% (±5.9 points)Not measurably different
Crawfordsville8.4 mi25.7% (±4.9 points)Not measurably different
Madison Township (Montgomery County)8.5 mi19.7% (±9.8 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugar Creek Township (Montgomery County), IN (8.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Franklin Township (Montgomery County)7.0% (±6.5 points)
2New Richmond6.3% (±6.7 points)
3Darlington6.0% (±5.7 points)
4New Market3.3% (±2.9 points)
5 (tie)Waveland2.5% (±3.3 points)
5 (tie)Wingate2.5% (±3.3 points)
7Ladoga2.3% (±3.4 points)

Showing 7 of 22 places in Montgomery 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 (Montgomery County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Montgomery County), used by 48.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

7.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Montgomery County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

27.3% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Montgomery 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, Montgomery County, Indiana (county subdivision:25522, in state:18 county:107).

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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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