How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Ripley County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Ripley County), used by 36.2% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% heat with electricity.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 36.2% (±7.8 points)
- Electricity
- 35.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Ripley County)
| Fuel used most | Franklin Township (Ripley County) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.2% (±7.8 points) | 34.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.6% (±7.6 points) | 39.0% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.0% (±6.5 points) | 16.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.6% (±3.3 points) | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.6 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 Franklin Township (Ripley County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ripley County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Franklin Township (Ripley County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ripley County (39.0%).
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 Franklin Township (Ripley County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Ripley County) | — | 35.6% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Milan | 3.3 mi | 42.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moores Hill | 4.9 mi | 34.0% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunman | 5.3 mi | 34.4% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Ripley County) | 5.7 mi | 46.5% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Ripley County) | 6.1 mi | 40.3% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Ripley County) | 7.0 mi | 31.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 7.1 mi | 28.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township (Dearborn County) | 7.7 mi | 43.6% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ripley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Ripley County) | 4.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 2 | Milan | 2.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Ripley County) | 2.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 4 | Brown Township (Ripley County) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 5 | Adams Township (Ripley County) | 1.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 | Johnson Township (Ripley County) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 7 | Napoleon | 0.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 8 | Jackson Township (Ripley County) | 0.3% (±0.7 points) |
| 9 | Sunman | 0.2% (±0.5 points) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Ripley 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 (Ripley County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Ripley County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Ripley County), used by 36.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Franklin Township (Ripley County) heat with oil?
2.0% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Ripley County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Franklin Township (Ripley County) have electric heat?
35.6% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Ripley 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, Ripley County, Indiana (county subdivision:25612, in state:18 county:137).
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 last updated on .
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