How are homes heated in Marion Township (Putnam County), IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Marion Township (Putnam County), IN, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Putnam County), used by 60.6% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.2% heat with utility gas.

1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.2% (±3.4 points)
Electricity: 60.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.1%

Heating fuel in Marion Township (Putnam County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Marion Township (Putnam County)	Putnam County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	3.2% (±3.4 points)	24.1%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.1% (±0.9 points)	3.5%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	60.6% (±13.3 points)	41.5%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	30.0% (±12.0 points)	23.0%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	3.8% (±3.8 points)	5.5%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.5 points)	0.7%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.5 points)	1.6%	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 (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Putnam County (3.5%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Marion Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Putnam County (41.5%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Marion Township (Putnam County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Marion Township (Putnam County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Marion Township (Putnam County)	—	60.6% (±13.3 points)	—
Fillmore	2.0 mi	49.7% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Coatesville	4.9 mi	40.0% (±11.3 points)	Lower
Jefferson Township (Putnam County)	5.0 mi	30.5% (±13.1 points)	Lower
Greencastle	5.6 mi	33.7% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Stilesville	5.7 mi	27.0% (±14.1 points)	Lower
Greencastle Township	5.8 mi	35.8% (±6.3 points)	Lower
Floyd Township	6.7 mi	57.3% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Heritage Lake	6.8 mi	61.6% (±9.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coatesville, IN (40.0%), Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN (30.5%), Greencastle, IN (33.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Putnam County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Russell Township	5.2% (±4.8 points)
9	Fillmore	2.8% (±2.4 points)
10 (tie)	Heritage Lake	2.6% (±2.8 points)
10 (tie)	Cloverdale Township	2.6% (±2.6 points)
12	Jefferson Township (Putnam County)	2.5% (±4.1 points)
13	Floyd Township	2.1% (±2.3 points)
14	Marion Township (Putnam County)	1.1% (±0.9 points)
15	Cloverdale	0.6% (±1.0 points)
16	Greencastle Township	0.2% (±0.3 points)
17 (tie)	Bainbridge	0.0% (±13.3 points)
17 (tie)	Greencastle	0.0% (±1.1 points)
17 (tie)	Roachdale	0.0% (±9.4 points)
17 (tie)	Franklin Township (Putnam County)	0.0% (±5.5 points)

Showing 13 of 20 places in Putnam 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 (Putnam County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Putnam County)?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Putnam County), used by 60.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Marion Township (Putnam County) heat with oil?

1.1% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Putnam County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Marion Township (Putnam County) have electric heat?

60.6% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Putnam County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion township, Putnam County, Indiana

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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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