How are homes heated in Harrison Township (Elkhart County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Elkhart County), used by 67.8% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 67.8% (±11.0 points)
- Electricity
- 10.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Elkhart County)
| Fuel used most | Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.8% (±11.0 points) | 80.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.9% (±10.3 points) | 13.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.2% (±4.3 points) | 3.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.1% (±7.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Harrison Township (Elkhart County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Elkhart County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Harrison Township (Elkhart County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Elkhart County (13.8%).
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 Harrison Township (Elkhart County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | — | 10.9% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Wakarusa | 4.5 mi | 12.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township (Elkhart County) | 5.1 mi | 10.8% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunlap | 5.3 mi | 11.0% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 5.3 mi | 15.3% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goshen | 5.5 mi | 15.8% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Elkhart County) | 5.7 mi | 7.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 6.5 mi | 17.8% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Paris | 6.9 mi | 12.2% (±8.4 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 Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Simonton Lake | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Wakarusa | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Baugo Township | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Clinton Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Locke Township | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Middlebury Township | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Olive Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Osolo Township | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Union Township (Elkhart County) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Elkhart 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 Harrison Township (Elkhart County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Harrison Township (Elkhart County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Elkhart County), used by 67.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Harrison Township (Elkhart County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Elkhart County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Harrison Township (Elkhart County) have electric heat?
10.9% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Elkhart 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 Harrison township, Elkhart County, Indiana (county subdivision:31774, in state:18 county:039).
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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