How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Orange County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Orange County), used by 49.1% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.3% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.3% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 49.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Orange County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Orange County) | Orange County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.3% (±6.0 points) | 34.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.1% (±18.6 points) | 33.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.3% (±18.1 points) | 22.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.4% (±6.8 points) | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.5% | 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 (Orange County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Orange County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Orange County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Orange County (33.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Jackson Township (Orange County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Orange County) | — | 49.1% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Patoka Township (Crawford County) | 5.3 mi | 65.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Orange County) | 6.1 mi | 55.9% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Dubois County) | 6.4 mi | 22.9% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
| French Lick | 6.9 mi | 38.8% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| French Lick Township | 6.9 mi | 39.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hall Township | 6.9 mi | 19.6% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
| West Baden Springs | 8.6 mi | 36.1% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birdseye | 10 mi | 37.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Columbia Township (Dubois County), IN (22.9%), Hall Township, IN (19.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | French Lick Township | 2.1% (±2.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Paoli | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Orleans Township | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 6 | Paoli Township | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Orleans | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | West Baden Springs | 0.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jackson Township (Orange County) | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Northeast Township | 0.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Northwest Township | 0.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Orangeville Township | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Southeast Township | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Stampers Creek Township | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Orange 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 (Orange County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Orange County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Orange County), used by 49.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Orange County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Orange County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Orange County) have electric heat?
49.1% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Orange 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, Orange County, Indiana (county subdivision:37260, in state:18 county:117).
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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