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

Name: Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Sullivan County), IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Sullivan County), used by 48.6% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.1% heat with electricity.

3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 48.6% (±11.0 points)
Electricity: 25.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.3%

Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Sullivan County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Jackson Township (Sullivan County)	Sullivan County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	48.6% (±11.0 points)	41.3%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.3% (±5.5 points)	1.0%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	25.1% (±8.4 points)	40.2%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	13.4% (±8.0 points)	13.5%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	8.0% (±6.9 points)	3.4%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±2.4 points)	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.0 points)	0.1%	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 (Sullivan County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sullivan County (1.0%).

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

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

In Jackson Township (Sullivan County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Sullivan County (40.2%).

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 (Sullivan County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Jackson Township (Sullivan County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Jackson Township (Sullivan County)	—	25.1% (±8.4 points)	—
Hymera	1.5 mi	28.7% (±14.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lewis Township	5.6 mi	52.1% (±15.2 points)	Higher
Farmersburg	5.7 mi	36.4% (±11.5 points)	Not measurably different
Curry Township	5.7 mi	36.6% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Jasonville	5.9 mi	44.3% (±10.9 points)	Higher
Shelburn	5.9 mi	46.8% (±11.7 points)	Higher
Pierson Township	6.7 mi	45.7% (±21.6 points)	Not measurably different
Wright Township	7.8 mi	44.6% (±9.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lewis Township, IN (52.1%), Curry Township, IN (36.6%), Jasonville, IN (44.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Hymera	6.7% (±10.5 points)
2	Jackson Township (Sullivan County)	3.3% (±5.5 points)
3	Shelburn	2.0% (±3.5 points)
4	Hamilton Township (Sullivan County)	1.4% (±1.3 points)
5 (tie)	Sullivan	0.8% (±1.2 points)
5 (tie)	Curry Township	0.8% (±1.3 points)
7	Carlisle	0.4% (±0.7 points)
8	Haddon Township	0.3% (±0.6 points)

Showing 8 of 16 places in Sullivan 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 (Sullivan County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Sullivan County), used by 48.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

3.3% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Sullivan County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

25.1% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Sullivan County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Sullivan County, Indiana

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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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