How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Pike County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Pike County), used by 35.8% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 35.8% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 27.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Pike County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Pike County) | Pike County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.8% (±12.2 points) | 40.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.4% (±9.2 points) | 30.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.9% (±10.8 points) | 24.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.9% (±6.2 points) | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.5% | 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 (Pike County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pike County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Pike County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pike County (30.8%).
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 (Pike County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Pike County) | — | 27.4% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Pike County) | 5.9 mi | 25.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Daviess County) | 6.8 mi | 21.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township (Dubois County) | 7.0 mi | 27.0% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Pike County) | 7.2 mi | 49.4% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winslow | 7.2 mi | 31.7% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 7.7 mi | 28.5% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Veale Township | 7.7 mi | 29.2% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Dubois County) | 8.4 mi | 29.8% (±10.0 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 Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Petersburg | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Spurgeon | 0.0% (±36.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Winslow | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Clay Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lockhart Township | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Logan Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Madison Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Marion Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±19.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Monroe Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Patoka Township (Pike County) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Pike 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 (Pike County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Pike County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Pike County), used by 35.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Pike County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Pike County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Pike County) have electric heat?
27.4% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Pike 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, Pike County, Indiana (county subdivision:38160, in state:18 county:125).
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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