How are homes heated in Liberty Township (Shelby County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Shelby County), used by 41.5% (±13.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.2% heat with utility gas.
28.2% heat with electricity.
1.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.2% (±6.5 points)
- Electricity
- 28.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.4%
Heating fuel in Liberty Township (Shelby County)
| Fuel used most | Liberty Township (Shelby County) | Shelby County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.2% (±6.5 points) | 37.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.2% (±11.3 points) | 38.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.5% (±13.4 points) | 18.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.3% (±9.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.4% (±4.0 points) | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.3% | 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 Liberty Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Liberty Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (38.1%).
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 Liberty Township (Shelby County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Shelby County) | — | 28.2% (±11.3 points) | — |
| St. Paul | 3.7 mi | 44.3% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Rush County) | 4.7 mi | 29.6% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby Township (Shelby County) | 5.9 mi | 32.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Shelby County) | 6.0 mi | 18.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Decatur County) | 6.6 mi | 30.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Addison Township | 6.9 mi | 40.0% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Shelby County) | 7.1 mi | 30.7% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelbyville | 8.0 mi | 40.5% (±5.2 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 Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Van Buren Township (Shelby County) | 7.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 | Moral Township | 7.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Brandywine Township (Shelby County) | 5.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 6 | Sugar Creek Township (Shelby County) | 5.2% (±8.8 points) |
| 7 | Noble Township (Shelby County) | 1.9% (±3.2 points) |
| 8 | Union Township (Shelby County) | 1.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Shelby County) | 1.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 10 | Marion Township (Shelby County) | 1.1% (±1.6 points) |
| 11 | Shelby Township (Shelby County) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) |
| 12 | Addison Township | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Morristown | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Shelbyville | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Hanover Township (Shelby County) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Shelby 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 Liberty Township (Shelby County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberty Township (Shelby County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Shelby County), used by 41.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Liberty Township (Shelby County) heat with oil?
1.4% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Shelby County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Liberty Township (Shelby County) have electric heat?
28.2% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Shelby 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 Liberty township, Shelby County, Indiana (county subdivision:43398, in state:18 county:145).
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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