How are homes heated in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County), used by 86.8% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 86.8% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 4.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County)
| Fuel used most | Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.8% (±8.4 points) | 83.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.4% (±5.6 points) | 9.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.7% (±5.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 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 Lincoln Township (LaPorte County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from LaPorte County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lincoln Township (LaPorte County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from LaPorte County (9.1%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lincoln Township (LaPorte County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | — | 4.4% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 5.6 mi | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wills Township | 5.7 mi | 14.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 6.3 mi | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Liberty | 6.3 mi | 9.3% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County) | 6.6 mi | 10.2% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (LaPorte County) | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (St. Joseph County) | 7.3 mi | 8.6% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walkerton | 7.7 mi | 12.6% (±9.0 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 LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Dewey Township | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Galena Township | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hanna Township | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hudson Township | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Johnson Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±41.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Durham Township | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Noble Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Prairie Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±17.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in LaPorte 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 Lincoln Township (LaPorte County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County), used by 86.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) have electric heat?
4.4% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln Township (LaPorte 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 Lincoln township, LaPorte County, Indiana (county subdivision:43812, in state:18 county:091).
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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