How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Owen County), used by 37.3% (±14.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.1% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.1% (±9.3 points)
- Electricity
- 37.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Owen County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Owen County) | Owen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.1% (±9.3 points) | 25.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 37.3% (±14.6 points) | 35.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 24.9% (±11.6 points) | 23.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.9% (±13.7 points) | 12.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.7% (±5.5 points) | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 (Owen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Owen County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Owen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Owen County (35.6%).
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 (Owen County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Owen County) | — | 37.3% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Jennings Township (Owen County) | 3.8 mi | 28.8% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Township (Owen County) | 4.4 mi | 45.9% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Clay County) | 5.2 mi | 56.9% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale Township | 6.6 mi | 55.7% (±8.6 points) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Clay County) | 6.8 mi | 36.3% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Owen County) | 7.3 mi | 20.6% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 7.9 mi | 68.5% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
| Taylor Township (Owen County) | 8.1 mi | 34.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cloverdale Township, IN (55.7%), Cloverdale, IN (68.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Owen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lafayette Township (Owen County) | 2.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Gosport | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Spencer | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clay Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Franklin Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harrison Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jackson Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jennings Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Marion Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Montgomery Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Morgan Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Taylor Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washington Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Owen 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 (Owen County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Owen County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Owen County), used by 37.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Owen County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Owen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Owen County) have electric heat?
37.3% (±14.6 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Owen 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, Owen County, Indiana (county subdivision:37278, in state:18 county:119).
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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