How are homes heated in Oil Township, IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Oil Township, used by 51.5% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.6% heat with utility gas.
40.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.6% (±4.7 points)
- Electricity
- 40.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Oil Township
| Fuel used most | Oil Township | Perry County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% (±4.7 points) | 42.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.1% (±17.3 points) | 34.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 51.5% (±17.5 points) | 16.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.8% (±6.6 points) | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.2 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 Oil Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perry County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Oil Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Perry County (34.3%).
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 Oil Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Township | — | 40.1% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Union Township (Crawford County) | 5.4 mi | 34.2% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leopold Township | 6.5 mi | 46.3% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Perry County) | 6.8 mi | 48.9% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (Crawford County) | 7.7 mi | 40.7% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township (Crawford County) | 7.8 mi | 21.7% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township (Perry County) | 9.3 mi | 40.6% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 9.5 mi | 48.1% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio Township (Crawford County) | 9.8 mi | 45.1% (±19.0 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 Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson Township (Perry County) | 3.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Cannelton | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Tell City | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Troy | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Clark Township (Perry County) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Leopold Township | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Oil Township | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Tobin Township | 0.0% (±17.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Troy Township (Perry County) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Union Township (Perry County) | 0.0% (±18.0 points) |
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 Oil Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Oil Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Oil Township, used by 51.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Oil Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Oil Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Oil Township have electric heat?
40.1% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes in Oil Township 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 Oil township, Perry County, Indiana (county subdivision:56214, in state:18 county:123).
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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