How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Greene County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Greene County), used by 52.0% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 52.0% (±8.5 points)
- Electricity
- 26.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Greene County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | Greene County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.0% (±8.5 points) | 40.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.1% (±7.0 points) | 36.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.0% (±8.4 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.9% (±5.9 points) | 6.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.1 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 Jefferson Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Greene County (36.2%).
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 Jefferson Township (Greene County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | — | 26.1% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Worthington | 1.1 mi | 29.2% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Owen County) | 5.0 mi | 42.6% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Greene County) | 5.2 mi | 14.0% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Greene County) | 5.3 mi | 20.4% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay Township | 6.2 mi | 42.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield | 7.9 mi | 31.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Switz City | 7.9 mi | 38.6% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Greene County) | 8.1 mi | 31.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Worthington | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cass Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±36.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairplay Township | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Grant Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Highland Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jackson Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Smith Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Taylor Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Greene 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 Jefferson Township (Greene County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Greene County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Greene County), used by 52.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Greene County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Greene County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Greene County) have electric heat?
26.1% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Greene 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 Jefferson township, Greene County, Indiana (county subdivision:37980, in state:18 county:055).
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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