How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County), used by 65.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 65.0% (±11.6 points)
- Electricity
- 2.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.0% (±11.6 points) | 65.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.4% (±3.8 points) | 19.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.4% (±10.6 points) | 10.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.2% (±8.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.6% | 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 (Kosciusko County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kosciusko County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Kosciusko County (19.2%).
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 Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) | — | 2.4% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Scott Township (Kosciusko County) | 3.7 mi | 3.0% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nappanee | 4.7 mi | 11.2% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Milford | 5.2 mi | 12.1% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Union Township (Elkhart County) | 5.6 mi | 7.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Kosciusko County) | 6.3 mi | 12.4% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Leesburg | 6.4 mi | 17.9% (±12.2 points) | Higher |
| Prairie Township (Kosciusko County) | 6.5 mi | 23.9% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Locke Township | 7.5 mi | 10.4% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nappanee, IN (11.2%), Milford, IN (12.1%), Van Buren Township (Kosciusko County), IN (12.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Kosciusko County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Syracuse | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Warsaw | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Winona Lake | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Clay Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Etna Township | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Harrison Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Lake Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Monroe Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Plain Township | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Prairie Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Scott Township (Kosciusko County) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Turkey Creek Township | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kosciusko 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County), used by 65.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) have electric heat?
2.4% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko 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, Kosciusko County, Indiana (county subdivision:38052, in state:18 county:085).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County) at a glance
- Income and affordability in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
- Homeowner costs in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
- Property taxes in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
- Types of homes in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
- Commute and cars in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
- Population growth in Jefferson Township (Kosciusko County)
- Indiana landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Kosciusko County
- Housing data for every place in Indiana