How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Tipton County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Tipton County), used by 41.3% (±14.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.2% heat with utility gas.
33.1% heat with electricity.
1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.2% (±10.9 points)
- Electricity
- 33.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.0%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Tipton County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Tipton County) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% (±10.9 points) | 50.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.1% (±10.1 points) | 28.4% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.3% (±14.1 points) | 17.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 14.4% (±16.7 points) | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 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 (Tipton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tipton County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Tipton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tipton County (28.4%).
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 Jefferson Township (Tipton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Tipton County) | — | 33.1% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Kempton | 2.8 mi | 36.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Clinton County) | 5.2 mi | 33.6% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (Clinton County) | 6.5 mi | 7.5% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Prairie Township (Tipton County) | 6.7 mi | 31.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Hamilton County) | 7.1 mi | 41.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cicero Township | 7.7 mi | 24.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tipton | 8.0 mi | 26.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan | 9.0 mi | 48.0% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnson Township (Clinton County), IN (7.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sheridan, IN (48.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tipton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Township (Tipton County) | 6.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 2 | Wildcat Township | 5.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 3 | Kempton | 4.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 4 | Prairie Township (Tipton County) | 3.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Windfall City | 1.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Tipton County) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Tipton | 0.6% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cicero Township | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sharpsville | 0.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Liberty Township (Tipton County) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
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 (Tipton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Tipton County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Tipton County), used by 41.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Tipton County) heat with oil?
1.0% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Tipton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Tipton County) have electric heat?
33.1% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Tipton 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, Tipton County, Indiana (county subdivision:38250, in state:18 county:159).
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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