How are homes heated in Pershing Township, IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Pershing Township, used by 48.1% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.0% heat with utility gas.
23.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.0% (±9.9 points)
- Electricity
- 48.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 23.8%
Heating fuel in Pershing Township
| Fuel used most | Pershing Township | Jackson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.0% (±9.9 points) | 28.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 23.8% (±16.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.1% (±18.6 points) | 57.4% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.8% (±13.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.3% (±7.3 points) | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.7 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 Pershing Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Jackson County (1.0%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Pershing Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jackson County (57.4%).
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 Pershing Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing Township | — | 48.1% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Salt Creek Township (Jackson County) | 5.3 mi | 85.1% (±20.8 points) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Bartholomew County) | 6.0 mi | 43.9% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Brown County) | 6.8 mi | 63.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 7.8 mi | 32.2% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owen Township (Jackson County) | 8.1 mi | 52.4% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown Township | 9.3 mi | 54.5% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio Township (Bartholomew County) | 9.4 mi | 41.9% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown | 9.8 mi | 55.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salt Creek Township (Jackson County), IN (85.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pershing Township | 23.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 2 | Salt Creek Township (Jackson County) | 4.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 | Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 2.1% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 | Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Carr Township (Jackson County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Redding Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Jackson 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 Pershing Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Pershing Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Pershing Township, used by 48.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pershing Township heat with oil?
23.8% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes in Pershing Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pershing Township have electric heat?
48.1% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes in Pershing 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 Pershing township, Jackson County, Indiana (county subdivision:59274, in state:18 county:071).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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