How are homes heated in Posey Township (Harrison County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Posey Township (Harrison County), used by 44.6% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.4% heat with utility gas.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 25.4% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 44.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in Posey Township (Harrison County)
| Fuel used most | Posey Township (Harrison County) | Harrison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.4% (±10.0 points) | 18.0% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 44.6% (±10.8 points) | 52.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.8% (±8.5 points) | 21.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.5% (±5.7 points) | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 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 Posey Township (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harrison County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Posey Township (Harrison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Harrison County (52.1%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Posey Township (Harrison County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posey Township (Harrison County) | — | 44.6% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Elizabeth | 1.1 mi | 38.8% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster Township (Harrison County) | 5.1 mi | 59.5% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Middletown | 5.3 mi | 42.1% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Floyd County) | 6.7 mi | 47.0% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Harrison County) | 7.0 mi | 34.1% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Harrison County) | 7.3 mi | 46.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanesville | 7.3 mi | 65.8% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Boone Township (Harrison County) | 9.1 mi | 35.0% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lanesville, IN (65.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Harrison County) | 25.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 2 | Lanesville | 7.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Harrison County) | 2.8% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 | Harrison Township (Harrison County) | 2.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 | Corydon | 1.3% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 | Posey Township (Harrison County) | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Crandall | 0.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Elizabeth | 0.0% (±45.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Laconia | 0.0% (±79.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mauckport | 0.0% (±85.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Amsterdam | 0.0% (±62.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Middletown | 0.0% (±73.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Harrison 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 Posey Township (Harrison County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Posey Township (Harrison County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Posey Township (Harrison County), used by 44.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Posey Township (Harrison County) heat with oil?
0.7% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Posey Township (Harrison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Posey Township (Harrison County) have electric heat?
44.6% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Posey Township (Harrison 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 Posey township, Harrison County, Indiana (county subdivision:61344, in state:18 county:061).
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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