How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Jackson County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Jackson County), used by 62.0% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.2% heat with utility gas.
0.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 34.2% (±4.1 points)
- Electricity
- 62.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.3%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Jackson County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.2% (±4.1 points) | 28.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 62.0% (±4.6 points) | 57.4% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 8.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.6 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 (Jackson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Jackson County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Jackson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jackson County (57.4%).
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 Jackson Township (Jackson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Jackson County) | — | 62.0% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Seymour | 0.9 mi | 60.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jackson County) | 5.0 mi | 52.6% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redding Township | 5.8 mi | 59.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 6.3 mi | 32.2% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| Spencer Township (Jennings County) | 7.3 mi | 65.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesville | 8.4 mi | 6.0% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 8.9 mi | 50.7% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Marion Township (Jennings County) | 9.1 mi | 52.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Jackson County), IN (32.2%), Jonesville, IN (6.0%), Vernon Township (Jackson County), IN (50.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pershing Township | 23.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 2 | Salt Creek Township (Jackson County) | 4.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 | Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 2.1% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 | Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Carr Township (Jackson County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Redding Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Brownstown | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Crothersville | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Medora | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Seymour | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Brownstown Township | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Driftwood Township | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Jackson 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 Jackson Township (Jackson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Jackson County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Jackson County), used by 62.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Jackson County) heat with oil?
0.3% (±0.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Jackson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Jackson County) have electric heat?
62.0% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Jackson 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, Jackson County, Indiana (county subdivision:37134, in state:18 county:071).
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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