How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Wells County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Wells County), used by 41.9% (±18.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.3% heat with utility gas.
1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.3% (±12.8 points)
- Electricity
- 41.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.8%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Wells County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Wells County) | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.3% (±12.8 points) | 49.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.8% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.9% (±18.4 points) | 28.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 33.9% (±17.0 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.5% (±5.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% (±4.4 points) | 0.8% | 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 (Wells County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wells County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Wells County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wells County (28.3%).
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 (Wells County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | — | 41.9% (±18.4 points) | — |
| Warren | 5.3 mi | 13.3% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Chester Township (Wells County) | 5.9 mi | 29.3% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salamonie Township | 6.1 mi | 22.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Grant County) | 6.4 mi | 44.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren | 6.4 mi | 37.3% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montpelier | 6.8 mi | 39.9% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Blackford County) | 7.0 mi | 43.5% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Wells County) | 7.8 mi | 32.9% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Warren, IN (13.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nottingham Township | 13.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 2 | Poneto | 9.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 | Rockcreek Township | 3.9% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Wells County) | 3.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Wells County) | 2.5% (±3.0 points) |
| 6 | Jackson Township (Wells County) | 1.8% (±3.1 points) |
| 7 | Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) |
| 8 | Uniondale | 0.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 10 | Harrison Township (Wells County) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Bluffton | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Ossian | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Wells 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 (Wells County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Wells County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Wells County), used by 41.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Wells County) heat with oil?
1.8% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Wells County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Wells County) have electric heat?
41.9% (±18.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Wells 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, Wells County, Indiana (county subdivision:37548, in state:18 county:179).
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 last updated on .
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