How are homes heated in Lynn, IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lynn, used by 70.9% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 70.9% (±11.8 points)
- Electricity
- 25.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lynn
| Fuel used most | Lynn | Randolph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% (±11.8 points) | 43.3% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.5% (±9.7 points) | 29.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.6% (±5.7 points) | 16.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 1.1% | 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 Lynn, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Randolph County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lynn, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Randolph County (29.9%).
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 Lynn
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | — | 25.5% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Randolph County) | 2.3 mi | 35.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensfork Township | 4.0 mi | 16.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Garden Township | 6.0 mi | 19.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain City | 6.6 mi | 32.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | 6.8 mi | 30.6% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 7.9 mi | 20.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollansburg | 8.6 mi | 2.9% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| White River Township (Randolph County) | 8.6 mi | 26.4% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hollansburg, OH (2.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Randolph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Monroe Township (Randolph County) | 1.5% (±1.2 points) |
| 9 | Wayne Township (Randolph County) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ridgeville | 0.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Washington Township (Randolph County) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Randolph County) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Farmland | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Lynn | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Modoc | 0.0% (±35.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Parker City | 0.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Saratoga | 0.0% (±33.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Union City | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Green Township (Randolph County) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Ward Township | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Randolph 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 Lynn
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lynn?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lynn, used by 70.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lynn heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Lynn use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lynn have electric heat?
25.5% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes in Lynn 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 Lynn town, Indiana (place:45468, in state:18).
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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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