How are homes heated in Lyons, IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lyons, used by 50.0% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 47.4% (±13.3 points)
- Electricity
- 50.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lyons
| Fuel used most | Lyons | Greene County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.4% (±13.3 points) | 40.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.0% (±13.6 points) | 36.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 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 Lyons, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lyons, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Greene County (36.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lyons
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | — | 50.0% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | 1.9 mi | 42.9% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Switz City | 3.5 mi | 38.6% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Greene County) | 3.8 mi | 33.6% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linton | 5.2 mi | 38.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newberry | 5.6 mi | 32.8% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay Township | 5.8 mi | 42.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford Township (Greene County) | 5.8 mi | 60.8% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Greene County) | 5.9 mi | 24.7% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cass Township (Greene County), IN (24.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Wright Township | 1.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | Stockton Township | 1.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 | Richland Township (Greene County) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bloomfield | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jasonville | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Linton | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lyons | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Newberry | 0.0% (±41.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Switz City | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Worthington | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cass Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±36.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairplay Township | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Grant Township (Greene County) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Greene 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 Lyons
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lyons?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lyons, used by 50.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lyons heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Lyons use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lyons have electric heat?
50.0% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes in Lyons 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 Lyons town, Indiana (place:45504, 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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