How are homes heated in Harrison Township (Howard County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Howard County), used by 74.1% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.1% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 24.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Howard County)
| Fuel used most | Harrison Township (Howard County) | Howard County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.1% (±6.4 points) | 68.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.1% (±6.2 points) | 26.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 (Howard County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Howard County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Harrison Township (Howard County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Howard County (26.6%).
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 (Howard County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | — | 24.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Kokomo | 3.7 mi | 26.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Howard County) | 4.2 mi | 26.1% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russiaville | 4.7 mi | 32.6% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | 4.7 mi | 33.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Tipton County) | 5.5 mi | 31.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Howard County) | 6.0 mi | 18.5% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsville | 6.5 mi | 15.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Howard County) | 6.7 mi | 29.9% (±15.6 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 Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Greentown | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Howard County) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Kokomo | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Russiaville | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Center Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Clay Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Harrison Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Howard Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Jackson Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Monroe Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Taylor Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Union Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Howard 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 (Howard County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Harrison Township (Howard County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Howard County), used by 74.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Harrison Township (Howard County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.1 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Howard County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Harrison Township (Howard County) have electric heat?
24.1% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Howard 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, Howard County, Indiana (county subdivision:31846, in state:18 county:067).
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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