How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Madison County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Madison County), used by 43.2% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.5% heat with electricity.
3.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 43.2% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 31.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.7%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Madison County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Madison County) | Madison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.2% (±8.3 points) | 66.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.7% (±4.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.5% (±8.8 points) | 26.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.3% (±5.5 points) | 5.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.4% (±2.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.5 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 Jackson Township (Madison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Madison County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Madison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Madison County (26.3%).
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 (Madison County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Madison County) | — | 31.5% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Stony Creek Township | 4.9 mi | 33.9% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 5.0 mi | 15.0% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| River Forest | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township (Madison County) | 5.3 mi | 29.4% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankton | 6.0 mi | 21.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| White River Township (Hamilton County) | 6.1 mi | 46.9% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlawn Heights | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club Heights | 6.9 mi | 22.9% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edgewood, IN (15.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingalls | 4.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 2 | Jackson Township (Madison County) | 3.7% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Richland Township (Madison County) | 3.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Stony Creek Township | 2.2% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 | Green Township (Madison County) | 1.8% (±2.2 points) |
| 6 | Van Buren Township (Madison County) | 1.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 7 | Adams Township (Madison County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Anderson | 0.4% (±0.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 29 places in Madison 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 (Madison County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Madison County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Madison County), used by 43.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Madison County) heat with oil?
3.7% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Madison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Madison County) have electric heat?
31.5% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Madison 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, Madison County, Indiana (county subdivision:37188, in state:18 county:095).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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