How are homes heated in Jennings Township (Fayette County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jennings Township (Fayette County), used by 39.0% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.9% heat with utility gas.
20.5% heat with electricity.
14.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 16.9% (±11.0 points)
- Electricity
- 20.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.9%
Heating fuel in Jennings Township (Fayette County)
| Fuel used most | Jennings Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.9% (±11.0 points) | 54.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.9% (±14.9 points) | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.5% (±11.4 points) | 25.7% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 39.0% (±15.7 points) | 11.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.8% (±6.5 points) | 3.4% | 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) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.2 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 Jennings Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fayette County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jennings Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fayette County (25.7%).
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 Jennings Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Township (Fayette County) | — | 20.5% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Jackson Township (Fayette County) | 4.1 mi | 15.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Union County) | 4.5 mi | 29.4% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Connersville | 5.4 mi | 26.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Connersville Township | 5.8 mi | 28.0% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township (Union County) | 6.4 mi | 32.8% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Fayette County) | 7.3 mi | 18.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsville Township | 7.4 mi | 3.1% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brownsville Township, IN (3.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Township (Fayette County) | 32.1% (±22.4 points) |
| 2 | Posey Township (Fayette County) | 28.2% (±27.5 points) |
| 3 | Jennings Township (Fayette County) | 14.9% (±14.9 points) |
| 4 | Orange Township (Fayette County) | 13.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jackson Township (Fayette County) | 8.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Waterloo Township | 8.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | Glenwood | 3.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Township (Fayette County) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 9 | Connersville Township | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Fayette 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 Jennings Township (Fayette County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jennings Township (Fayette County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jennings Township (Fayette County), used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jennings Township (Fayette County) heat with oil?
14.9% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Jennings Township (Fayette County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jennings Township (Fayette County) have electric heat?
20.5% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Jennings Township (Fayette 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 Jennings township, Fayette County, Indiana (county subdivision:38412, in state:18 county:041).
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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