How are homes heated in Lancaster Township (Huntington County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lancaster Township (Huntington County), used by 38.4% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.3% heat with utility gas.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 14.3% (±10.1 points)
- Electricity
- 38.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Lancaster Township (Huntington County)
| Fuel used most | Lancaster Township (Huntington County) | Huntington County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.3% (±10.1 points) | 46.5% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 38.4% (±15.0 points) | 34.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.4% (±13.0 points) | 13.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.5% (±6.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.3% | 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 Lancaster Township (Huntington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Huntington County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lancaster Township (Huntington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Huntington County (34.1%).
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 Lancaster Township (Huntington County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Township (Huntington County) | — | 38.4% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Mount Etna | 4.7 mi | 42.6% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Township | 5.2 mi | 36.0% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Huntington County) | 5.6 mi | 25.5% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Huntington County) | 5.8 mi | 45.9% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington | 6.1 mi | 30.6% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Huntington County) | 6.4 mi | 43.6% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Andrews | 6.9 mi | 32.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas Township | 7.6 mi | 38.1% (±9.1 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 Huntington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Dallas Township | 1.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Union Township (Huntington County) | 1.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | Roanoke | 1.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 10 | Salamonie Township | 0.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 11 | Huntington Township | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 12 | Warren | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 13 | Lancaster Township (Huntington County) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Andrews | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Huntington | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Markle | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Polk Township (Huntington County) | 0.0% (±20.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Huntington County) | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Huntington 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 Lancaster Township (Huntington County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lancaster Township (Huntington County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lancaster Township (Huntington County), used by 38.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lancaster Township (Huntington County) heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Lancaster Township (Huntington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lancaster Township (Huntington County) have electric heat?
38.4% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes in Lancaster Township (Huntington 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 Lancaster township, Huntington County, Indiana (county subdivision:41904, in state:18 county:069).
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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