How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Blackford County), IN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Blackford County), used by 43.4% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.3% heat with utility gas.

24.7% heat with electricity.

2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
19.3% (±10.0 points)
Electricity
24.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
2.7%

Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Blackford County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostJackson Township (Blackford County)Blackford CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas19.3% (±10.0 points)37.9%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.2.7% (±3.5 points)0.5%0.5%3.9%
Electricity24.7% (±14.0 points)44.6%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)43.4% (±13.7 points)13.1%7.2%4.9%
Wood9.9% (±8.3 points)3.5%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±9.6 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±9.6 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±9.6 points)0.1%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±9.6 points)0.3%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 Jackson Township (Blackford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Blackford County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Jackson Township (Blackford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Blackford County (44.6%).

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 Jackson Township (Blackford County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Jackson Township (Blackford County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Jackson Township (Blackford County)—24.7% (±14.0 points)—
Dunkirk4.9 mi25.5% (±8.4 points)Not measurably different
Knox Township5.2 mi22.5% (±16.6 points)Not measurably different
Hartford City5.8 mi46.3% (±5.6 points)Higher
Licking Township5.9 mi47.3% (±5.1 points)Higher
Niles Township5.9 mi37.3% (±14.9 points)Not measurably different
Harrison Township (Blackford County)7.0 mi43.4% (±9.0 points)Higher
Richland Township (Jay County)7.4 mi23.1% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Pennville7.7 mi27.8% (±9.9 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hartford City, IN (46.3%), Licking Township, IN (47.3%), Harrison Township (Blackford County), IN (43.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Blackford County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Jackson Township (Blackford County)2.7% (±3.5 points)
2Licking Township0.5% (±0.6 points)
3 (tie)Hartford City0.0% (±1.4 points)
3 (tie)Montpelier0.0% (±4.7 points)
3 (tie)Shamrock Lakes0.0% (±31.9 points)
3 (tie)Harrison Township (Blackford County)0.0% (±3.3 points)
3 (tie)Washington Township (Blackford County)0.0% (±11.7 points)

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 Jackson Township (Blackford County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Blackford County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Blackford County), used by 43.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Jackson Township (Blackford County) heat with oil?

2.7% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Blackford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Jackson Township (Blackford County) have electric heat?

24.7% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Blackford 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 Jackson township, Blackford County, Indiana (county subdivision:36774, in state:18 county:009).

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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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