How are homes heated in Knox, IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Knox, used by 76.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.0% (±8.0 points)
- Electricity
- 23.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Knox
| Fuel used most | Knox | Starke County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.0% (±8.0 points) | 67.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.4% (±8.1 points) | 10.0% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 19.1% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.1% | 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 Knox, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Starke County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Knox, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Starke County (10.0%).
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 Knox
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | — | 23.4% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Center Township (Starke County) | 1.3 mi | 15.4% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| California Township | 4.8 mi | 3.1% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Starke County) | 5.5 mi | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Hamlet | 6.4 mi | 10.7% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Starke County) | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davis Township (Starke County) | 6.7 mi | 6.6% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| North Bend Township | 7.3 mi | 6.6% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Oregon Township (Starke County) | 8.4 mi | 12.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: California Township, IN (3.1%), Washington Township (Starke County), IN (3.5%), Hamlet, IN (10.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Starke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Hamlet | 0.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Knox | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Koontz Lake | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | North Judson | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | California Township | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Center Township (Starke County) | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Davis Township (Starke County) | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Jackson Township (Starke County) | 0.0% (±26.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Starke 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 Knox
What is the most common way to heat a home in Knox?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Knox, used by 76.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Knox heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Knox use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Knox have electric heat?
23.4% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Knox 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 Knox city, Indiana (place:40374, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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