How are homes heated in Harrison Township (Harrison County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Harrison County), used by 51.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% heat with utility gas.
2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.2% (±4.7 points)
- Electricity
- 51.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.4%
Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Harrison County)
| Fuel used most | Harrison Township (Harrison County) | Harrison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.2% (±4.7 points) | 18.0% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 51.0% (±4.9 points) | 52.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.8% (±3.5 points) | 21.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±1.5 points) | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% (±0.9 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 Harrison Township (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harrison County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Harrison Township (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Harrison County (52.1%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Harrison Township (Harrison County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Harrison County) | — | 51.0% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Corydon | 2.3 mi | 40.9% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Middletown | 6.4 mi | 42.1% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster Township (Harrison County) | 7.0 mi | 59.5% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Harrison County) | 7.1 mi | 23.6% (±22.5 points) | Lower |
| Spencer Township (Harrison County) | 7.2 mi | 59.5% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Harrison County) | 7.9 mi | 56.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crandall | 8.3 mi | 44.3% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Harrison County) | 8.8 mi | 46.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Harrison County), IN (23.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Harrison County) | 25.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 2 | Lanesville | 7.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Harrison County) | 2.8% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 | Harrison Township (Harrison County) | 2.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 | Corydon | 1.3% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 | Posey Township (Harrison County) | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Crandall | 0.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Elizabeth | 0.0% (±45.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Laconia | 0.0% (±79.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mauckport | 0.0% (±85.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Harrison 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 (Harrison County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Harrison Township (Harrison County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Harrison County), used by 51.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Harrison Township (Harrison County) heat with oil?
2.4% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Harrison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Harrison Township (Harrison County) have electric heat?
51.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Harrison 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, Harrison County, Indiana (county subdivision:31810, in state:18 county:061).
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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