How are homes heated in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County), used by 91.5% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 91.5% (±4.3 points)
- Electricity
- 3.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County)
| Fuel used most | Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 91.5% (±4.3 points) | 83.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | 9.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.5% (±3.7 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 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 Pleasant Township (LaPorte County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from LaPorte County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Pleasant Township (LaPorte County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in LaPorte County (9.1%).
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 Pleasant Township (LaPorte County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | — | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 3.1 mi | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsbury | 3.8 mi | 4.7% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Porte | 4.0 mi | 11.5% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
| Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 5.3 mi | 4.9% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | 5.6 mi | 4.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 5.9 mi | 14.1% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Kingsford Heights | 6.9 mi | 2.2% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (LaPorte County) | 7.2 mi | 9.7% (±2.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Porte, IN (11.5%), Scipio Township (LaPorte County), IN (14.1%), Center Township (LaPorte County), IN (9.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Johnson Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±41.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Durham Township | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Noble Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Prairie Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±17.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Union Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 33 places in LaPorte 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 Pleasant Township (LaPorte County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County), used by 91.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) have electric heat?
3.4% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Township (LaPorte 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 Pleasant township, LaPorte County, Indiana (county subdivision:60408, in state:18 county:091).
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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