How are homes heated in Harrison Township (Fayette County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Fayette County), used by 64.3% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.9% heat with electricity.
1.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 64.3% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 27.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.2%
Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Fayette County)
| Fuel used most | Harrison Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.3% (±7.7 points) | 54.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.9% (±7.9 points) | 25.7% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 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 (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Fayette County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Harrison Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fayette County (25.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Harrison Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Fayette County) | — | 27.9% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Connersville | 2.2 mi | 26.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Connersville Township | 3.6 mi | 28.0% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo Township | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±22.3 points) | Lower |
| Fairview Township | 5.4 mi | 24.5% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Posey Township (Fayette County) | 6.0 mi | 20.7% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wayne County) | 6.8 mi | 30.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 7.5 mi | 20.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Township (Fayette County) | 7.6 mi | 20.5% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waterloo Township, IN (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Posey Township (Fayette County) | 28.2% (±27.5 points) |
| 3 | Jennings Township (Fayette County) | 14.9% (±14.9 points) |
| 4 | Orange Township (Fayette County) | 13.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jackson Township (Fayette County) | 8.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Waterloo Township | 8.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | Glenwood | 3.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Township (Fayette County) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 9 | Connersville Township | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Connersville | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Fairview Township | 0.0% (±29.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Fayette 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 (Fayette County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Harrison Township (Fayette County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Fayette County), used by 64.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Harrison Township (Fayette County) heat with oil?
1.2% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Fayette County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Harrison Township (Fayette County) have electric heat?
27.9% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Fayette 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, Fayette County, Indiana (county subdivision:31792, in state:18 county:041).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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