How are homes heated in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County), used by 56.4% (±15.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.3% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.3% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 56.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County)
| Fuel used most | Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.3% (±12.2 points) | 38.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 56.4% (±15.1 points) | 39.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.5% (±8.1 points) | 15.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.8% | 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 Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lawrence County (39.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) | — | 56.4% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Oolitic | 4.6 mi | 31.8% (±8.6 points) | Lower |
| Bedford | 6.1 mi | 35.3% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 6.8 mi | 48.4% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marshall Township | 7.3 mi | 33.2% (±8.6 points) | Lower |
| Spice Valley Township | 7.4 mi | 44.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitcheltree Township | 7.8 mi | 18.0% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Shawswick Township | 9.1 mi | 37.5% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Greene County) | 9.9 mi | 43.3% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oolitic, IN (31.8%), Bedford, IN (35.3%), Marshall Township, IN (33.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marion Township (Lawrence County) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bedford | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mitchell | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oolitic | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bono Township | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Guthrie Township | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Marshall Township | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Shawswick Township | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Spice Valley Township | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Lawrence 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 Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County), used by 56.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) have electric heat?
56.4% (±15.1 points) of occupied homes in Indian Creek Township (Lawrence 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 Indian Creek township, Lawrence County, Indiana (county subdivision:36054, in state:18 county:093).
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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