How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Owen County), IN?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Owen County), used by 31.9% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.5% heat with utility gas.
25.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.5% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 25.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Owen County)
| Fuel used most | Franklin Township (Owen County) | Owen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.5% (±7.1 points) | 25.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.1% (±13.9 points) | 35.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 27.5% (±10.8 points) | 23.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 31.9% (±12.5 points) | 12.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 3.1% (±5.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.9 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 (Owen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Owen County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Franklin Township (Owen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Owen County (35.6%).
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 (Owen County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Owen County) | — | 25.1% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Clay Township (Owen County) | 5.4 mi | 25.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township (Owen County) | 6.1 mi | 33.3% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spencer | 6.8 mi | 46.7% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Highland Township (Greene County) | 7.0 mi | 20.4% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Owen County) | 7.7 mi | 42.6% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Owen County) | 8.3 mi | 41.4% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Beech Creek Township | 8.4 mi | 25.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 8.7 mi | 26.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spencer, IN (46.7%), Washington Township (Owen County), IN (41.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Owen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Owen County) | 6.6% (±8.8 points) |
| 2 | Lafayette Township (Owen County) | 2.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Gosport | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Spencer | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clay Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Franklin Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harrison Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jackson Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jennings Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Marion Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Montgomery Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Morgan Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Owen 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 (Owen County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Owen County)?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Owen County), used by 31.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Franklin Township (Owen County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Owen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Franklin Township (Owen County) have electric heat?
25.1% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Owen 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, Owen County, Indiana (county subdivision:25540, in state:18 county:119).
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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