How are homes heated in Marion Township (Hendricks County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Hendricks County), used by 46.3% (±17.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.3% heat with utility gas.
39.6% heat with electricity.
5.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.3% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 39.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.6%
Heating fuel in Marion Township (Hendricks County)
| Fuel used most | Marion Township (Hendricks County) | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% (±7.4 points) | 55.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.6% (±4.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 39.6% (±14.9 points) | 38.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 46.3% (±17.0 points) | 5.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.7 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 Marion Township (Hendricks County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Hendricks County (0.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Marion Township (Hendricks County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hendricks County (38.6%).
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 Marion Township (Hendricks County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township (Hendricks County) | — | 39.6% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Heritage Lake | 4.3 mi | 61.6% (±9.7 points) | Higher |
| Clay Township (Hendricks County) | 5.4 mi | 44.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Floyd Township | 5.5 mi | 57.3% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amo | 5.6 mi | 38.7% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coatesville | 5.8 mi | 40.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Hendricks County) | 6.2 mi | 35.5% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Salem | 6.3 mi | 9.3% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Putnam County) | 6.4 mi | 40.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Salem, IN (9.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Heritage Lake, IN (61.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hendricks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amo | 6.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 2 | Coatesville | 6.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 3 | Clay Township (Hendricks County) | 5.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 | Marion Township (Hendricks County) | 5.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 5 | Clayton | 2.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Stilesville | 2.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 7 | Franklin Township (Hendricks County) | 2.3% (±2.6 points) |
| 8 | Middle Township | 1.7% (±1.8 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Hendricks County) | 1.6% (±1.5 points) |
| 10 | Center Township (Hendricks County) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Hendricks 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 Marion Township (Hendricks County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Hendricks County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Hendricks County), used by 46.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marion Township (Hendricks County) heat with oil?
5.6% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Hendricks County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marion Township (Hendricks County) have electric heat?
39.6% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Hendricks 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 Marion township, Hendricks County, Indiana (county subdivision:46926, in state:18 county:063).
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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