How are homes heated in Perry Township (Delaware County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Delaware County), used by 38.1% (±15.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.5% heat with utility gas.
26.6% heat with electricity.
0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.5% (±16.6 points)
- Electricity
- 26.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.9%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Delaware County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.5% (±16.6 points) | 59.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.6% (±9.1 points) | 31.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.1% (±15.8 points) | 5.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.5 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 Perry Township (Delaware County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Delaware County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Delaware County (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Perry Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Delaware County) | — | 26.6% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Blountsville | 3.8 mi | 10.7% (±12.4 points) | Lower |
| Stoney Creek Township (Henry County) | 4.5 mi | 18.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selma | 5.1 mi | 29.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 5.5 mi | 24.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stoney Creek Township (Randolph County) | 5.8 mi | 35.6% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parker City | 6.1 mi | 43.3% (±9.3 points) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 6.6 mi | 46.5% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Losantville | 7.5 mi | 38.2% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blountsville, IN (10.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Parker City, IN (43.3%), Monroe Township (Delaware County), IN (46.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 4.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 3 | Union Township (Delaware County) | 4.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 | Gaston | 3.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 3.1% (±2.4 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 2.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 0.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Perry Township (Delaware County) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) |
| 9 | Center Township (Delaware County) | 0.4% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Muncie | 0.3% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Yorktown | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Albany | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Daleville | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Eaton | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Perry Township (Delaware County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Delaware County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Delaware County), used by 38.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Delaware County) heat with oil?
0.9% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Delaware County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Delaware County) have electric heat?
26.6% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Delaware 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 Perry township, Delaware County, Indiana (county subdivision:59022, in state:18 county:035).
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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