How are homes heated in Marion Township (Owen County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Owen County), used by 37.9% (±14.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.2% heat with utility gas.
31.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 23.2% (±18.6 points)
- Electricity
- 31.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Marion Township (Owen County)
| Fuel used most | Marion Township (Owen County) | Owen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.2% (±18.6 points) | 25.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.6% (±16.1 points) | 35.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 37.9% (±14.1 points) | 23.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.8% (±5.6 points) | 12.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.9 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 Marion Township (Owen County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Owen County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Marion Township (Owen County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Owen County (35.6%).
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 (Owen County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township (Owen County) | — | 31.6% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Lafayette Township (Owen County) | 5.8 mi | 33.3% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Clay County) | 6.0 mi | 36.3% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Clay County) | 6.2 mi | 32.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Owen County) | 6.3 mi | 42.6% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay City | 6.5 mi | 23.3% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Township (Owen County) | 7.3 mi | 45.9% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Ridge Township | 8.0 mi | 53.4% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Point | 9.2 mi | 39.4% (±21.1 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 Owen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Spencer | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clay Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Franklin Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harrison Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jackson Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jennings Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Marion Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Montgomery Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Morgan Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Taylor Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washington Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Wayne Township (Owen County) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Owen 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 (Owen County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Owen County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Owen County), used by 37.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marion Township (Owen County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Owen County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marion Township (Owen County) have electric heat?
31.6% (±16.1 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Owen 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, Owen County, Indiana (county subdivision:46998, in state:18 county:119).
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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