How are homes heated in Fugit Township, IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Fugit Township, IN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fugit Township, used by 56.7% (±15.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.3% heat with utility gas.

36.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.3% (±2.0 points)
Electricity: 36.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Fugit Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fugit Township	Decatur County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	1.3% (±2.0 points)	37.5%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	36.1% (±15.3 points)	38.7%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	56.7% (±15.1 points)	17.9%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	2.4% (±4.4 points)	3.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±2.0 points)	1.7%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.3% (±3.7 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 Fugit Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Decatur County (0.0%).

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

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

In Fugit Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Decatur County (38.7%).

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 Fugit Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fugit Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fugit Township	—	36.1% (±15.3 points)	—
Richland Township (Rush County)	6.1 mi	0.0% (±29.4 points)	Lower
Clinton Township (Decatur County)	6.1 mi	34.0% (±37.2 points)	Not measurably different
New Point	6.6 mi	51.2% (±16.7 points)	Not measurably different
Saltcreek Township	6.7 mi	60.2% (±17.6 points)	Higher
Posey Township (Franklin County)	6.9 mi	22.4% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different
Salt Creek Township (Franklin County)	7.0 mi	31.2% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Decatur County)	7.9 mi	40.8% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ray Township (Franklin County)	8.4 mi	39.0% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland Township (Rush County), IN (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saltcreek Township, IN (60.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2 (tie)	New Point	0.0% (±34.7 points)
2 (tie)	St. Paul	0.0% (±11.5 points)
2 (tie)	Westport	0.0% (±5.2 points)
2 (tie)	Adams Township (Decatur County)	0.0% (±5.8 points)
2 (tie)	Clay Township (Decatur County)	0.0% (±8.4 points)
2 (tie)	Clinton Township (Decatur County)	0.0% (±31.7 points)
2 (tie)	Fugit Township	0.0% (±5.2 points)
2 (tie)	Jackson Township (Decatur County)	0.0% (±9.2 points)
2 (tie)	Marion Township (Decatur County)	0.0% (±4.8 points)
2 (tie)	Sandcreek Township	0.0% (±3.0 points)
2 (tie)	Washington Township (Decatur County)	0.0% (±0.6 points)

Showing 11 of 14 places in Decatur 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 Fugit Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Fugit Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fugit Township, used by 56.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fugit Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Fugit Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fugit Township have electric heat?

36.1% (±15.3 points) of occupied homes in Fugit Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fugit township, Decatur County, Indiana

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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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