How are homes heated in Jackson Township (White County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (White County), used by 79.9% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.4% heat with electricity.
1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.9% (±10.7 points)
- Electricity
- 7.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.7%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (White County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (White County) | White County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.9% (±10.7 points) | 63.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.4% (±9.2 points) | 18.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.1 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 (White County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from White County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (White County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in White County (18.3%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Jackson Township (White County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (White County) | — | 7.4% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Burnettsville | 1.4 mi | 11.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (White County) | 3.0 mi | 20.4% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Cass County) | 3.8 mi | 33.0% (±15.6 points) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Carroll County) | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (White County) | 6.3 mi | 14.1% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township (Cass County) | 7.3 mi | 17.9% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Center | 8.0 mi | 20.8% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Carroll County) | 8.1 mi | 11.3% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Cass County), IN (33.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across White County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cass Township (White County) | 5.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 2 | West Point Township | 2.7% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 | Burnettsville | 2.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (White County) | 1.7% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 | Big Creek Township | 1.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 6 | Honey Creek Township (White County) | 1.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (White County) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) |
| 8 | Monon Township | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Brookston | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Chalmers | 0.0% (±14.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in White 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 (White County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (White County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (White County), used by 79.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (White County) heat with oil?
1.7% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (White County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (White County) have electric heat?
7.4% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (White 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, White County, Indiana (county subdivision:37566, in state:18 county:181).
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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