How are homes heated in Highland Township (Greene County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Highland Township (Greene County), used by 60.2% (±20.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.6% heat with utility gas.
20.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.6% (±4.5 points)
- Electricity
- 20.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Highland Township (Greene County)
| Fuel used most | Highland Township (Greene County) | Greene County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.6% (±4.5 points) | 40.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.4% (±14.6 points) | 36.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 60.2% (±20.4 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.8% (±13.0 points) | 6.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.6 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 Highland Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Highland Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Greene County (36.2%).
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 Highland Township (Greene County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Township (Greene County) | — | 20.4% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Worthington | 4.9 mi | 29.2% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Greene County) | 5.2 mi | 31.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 5.3 mi | 26.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield | 6.5 mi | 31.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Owen County) | 7.0 mi | 25.1% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Creek Township | 7.4 mi | 25.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay Township | 7.7 mi | 42.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Owen County) | 8.6 mi | 42.6% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Owen County), IN (42.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Newberry | 0.0% (±41.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Switz City | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Worthington | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cass Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±36.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairplay Township | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Grant Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Highland Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jackson Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Smith Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Taylor Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Greene 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 Highland Township (Greene County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Highland Township (Greene County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Highland Township (Greene County), used by 60.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Highland Township (Greene County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Highland Township (Greene County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Highland Township (Greene County) have electric heat?
20.4% (±14.6 points) of occupied homes in Highland Township (Greene 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 Highland township, Greene County, Indiana (county subdivision:33457, in state:18 county:055).
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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