How are homes heated in Metamora Township, IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Metamora Township, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Metamora Township, used by 59.5% (±20.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.9% heat with utility gas.

5.3% heat with electricity.

28.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.9% (±3.6 points)
Electricity: 5.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 28.0%

Heating fuel in Metamora Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Metamora Township	Franklin County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	1.9% (±3.6 points)	19.9%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	28.0% (±20.7 points)	3.2%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	5.3% (±7.8 points)	35.8%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	59.5% (±20.4 points)	29.6%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	5.3% (±5.0 points)	9.5%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.9%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.4 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 Metamora Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Franklin County (3.2%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (0.5%).

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

In Metamora Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Franklin County (35.8%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Metamora Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Metamora Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Metamora Township	—	5.3% (±7.8 points)	—
Laurel Township	4.1 mi	32.8% (±11.3 points)	Higher
Blooming Grove Township	5.2 mi	23.2% (±12.6 points)	Higher
Butler Township (Franklin County)	5.3 mi	48.7% (±18.7 points)	Higher
Salt Creek Township (Franklin County)	5.3 mi	31.2% (±12.5 points)	Higher
Laurel	5.8 mi	35.9% (±14.3 points)	Higher
Brookville	6.3 mi	50.5% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Brookville Township	6.4 mi	38.0% (±8.1 points)	Higher
Oldenburg	7.7 mi	47.5% (±14.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laurel Township, IN (32.8%), Blooming Grove Township, IN (23.2%), Butler Township (Franklin County), IN (48.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Metamora Township	28.0% (±20.7 points)
2	Bath Township	11.9% (±21.4 points)
3	Blooming Grove Township	8.1% (±12.7 points)
4	Laurel	5.7% (±5.4 points)
5	Whitewater Township	3.9% (±4.3 points)
6	Brookville Township	2.9% (±2.5 points)
7	Highland Township (Franklin County)	2.7% (±3.7 points)

Showing 7 of 18 places in Franklin 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 Metamora Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Metamora Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Metamora Township, used by 59.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Metamora Township heat with oil?

28.0% (±20.7 points) of occupied homes in Metamora Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Metamora Township have electric heat?

5.3% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Metamora Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metamora township, Franklin 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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