How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Wayne County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Wayne County), used by 38.7% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.5% heat with utility gas.
20.1% heat with electricity.
14.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.5% (±5.2 points)
- Electricity
- 20.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.8%
Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Wayne County)
| Fuel used most | Franklin Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.5% (±5.2 points) | 51.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.8% (±8.9 points) | 4.7% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.1% (±9.2 points) | 29.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.7% (±12.8 points) | 10.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 21.8% (±9.3 points) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.3% | 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 (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Wayne County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Franklin Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wayne County (29.2%).
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 (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | — | 20.1% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Whitewater | 1.7 mi | 41.4% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain City | 3.2 mi | 32.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Garden Township | 3.8 mi | 19.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollansburg | 4.7 mi | 2.9% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Darke County) | 5.6 mi | 13.7% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster Township (Wayne County) | 6.4 mi | 10.9% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensfork Township | 7.1 mi | 16.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Preble County) | 7.5 mi | 28.3% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hollansburg, OH (2.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Whitewater | 27.6% (±25.7 points) |
| 4 | Webster Township (Wayne County) | 23.6% (±14.3 points) |
| 5 | Harrison Township (Wayne County) | 21.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 6 | Boston Township | 20.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 7 | East Germantown | 19.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 8 | Clay Township (Wayne County) | 15.9% (±10.3 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 14.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | 12.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Green Township (Wayne County) | 12.4% (±10.7 points) |
| 12 | Perry Township (Wayne County) | 7.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Hagerstown | 7.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Wayne County) | 7.4% (±5.5 points) |
| 15 | Economy | 7.3% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Wayne 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 (Wayne County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Wayne County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Wayne County), used by 38.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Franklin Township (Wayne County) heat with oil?
14.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Wayne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Franklin Township (Wayne County) have electric heat?
20.1% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Wayne 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, Wayne County, Indiana (county subdivision:25666, in state:18 county:177).
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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