How are homes heated in German Township (Bartholomew County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in German Township (Bartholomew County), used by 56.3% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 56.3% (±8.5 points)
- Electricity
- 37.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in German Township (Bartholomew County)
| Fuel used most | German Township (Bartholomew County) | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.3% (±8.5 points) | 51.0% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 37.4% (±8.6 points) | 38.7% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.5% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 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 German Township (Bartholomew County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bartholomew County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In German Township (Bartholomew County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bartholomew 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 German Township (Bartholomew County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Township (Bartholomew County) | — | 37.4% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Taylorsville | 1.0 mi | 13.0% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Edinburgh | 3.0 mi | 30.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifford | 4.5 mi | 48.9% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock Township | 5.2 mi | 41.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Shelby County) | 6.4 mi | 28.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 6.5 mi | 25.8% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Columbus | 7.2 mi | 37.6% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus Township | 7.3 mi | 38.8% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylorsville, IN (13.0%), Blue River Township (Johnson County), IN (25.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bartholomew County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Hartsville | 0.0% (±29.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hope | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Taylorsville | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clifty Township | 0.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Flat Rock Township | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | German Township (Bartholomew County) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Harrison Township (Bartholomew County) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Haw Creek Township | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jackson Township (Bartholomew County) | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Bartholomew 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 German Township (Bartholomew County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in German Township (Bartholomew County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in German Township (Bartholomew County), used by 56.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in German Township (Bartholomew County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in German Township (Bartholomew County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in German Township (Bartholomew County) have electric heat?
37.4% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in German Township (Bartholomew 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 German township, Bartholomew County, Indiana (county subdivision:27432, in state:18 county:005).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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