How are homes heated in Greene Township (Jay County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greene Township (Jay County), used by 47.4% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.4% heat with utility gas.
15.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 16.4% (±9.4 points)
- Electricity
- 15.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Greene Township (Jay County)
| Fuel used most | Greene Township (Jay County) | Jay County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.4% (±9.4 points) | 43.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.9% (±14.8 points) | 24.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 47.4% (±10.9 points) | 19.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.9% (±11.0 points) | 7.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 5.5% (±6.8 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 Greene Township (Jay County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jay County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Greene Township (Jay County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jay County (24.9%).
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 Greene Township (Jay County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Township (Jay County) | — | 15.9% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Portland | 4.6 mi | 32.0% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Knox Township | 5.1 mi | 22.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennville | 5.5 mi | 27.8% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Jay County) | 5.9 mi | 30.4% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 6.0 mi | 25.9% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Jay County) | 6.1 mi | 8.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redkey | 7.5 mi | 15.7% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Jay County) | 7.5 mi | 31.0% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Portland, IN (32.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bearcreek Township | 1.4% (±1.9 points) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Jay County) | 0.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 9 | Portland | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 10 | Wayne Township (Jay County) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 | Redkey | 0.2% (±0.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Pennville | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Greene Township (Jay County) | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Jackson Township (Jay County) | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Knox Township | 0.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Penn Township (Jay County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Pike Township (Jay County) | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Wabash Township (Jay County) | 0.0% (±23.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Jay 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 Greene Township (Jay County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Greene Township (Jay County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greene Township (Jay County), used by 47.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Greene Township (Jay County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Greene Township (Jay County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Greene Township (Jay County) have electric heat?
15.9% (±14.8 points) of occupied homes in Greene Township (Jay 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 Greene township, Jay County, Indiana (county subdivision:29466, in state:18 county:075).
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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