How are homes heated in Posey Township (Switzerland County), IN?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Posey Township (Switzerland County), used by 55.6% (±14.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.3% heat with utility gas.

12.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
4.3% (±4.6 points)
Electricity
55.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
12.6%

Heating fuel in Posey Township (Switzerland County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostPosey Township (Switzerland County)Switzerland CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas4.3% (±4.6 points)13.3%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.12.6% (±11.5 points)3.1%0.5%3.9%
Electricity55.6% (±14.2 points)52.2%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)21.3% (±9.9 points)22.8%7.2%4.9%
Wood6.2% (±5.4 points)6.9%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±5.8 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±5.8 points)0.4%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±5.8 points)0.8%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±5.8 points)0.5%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 (Switzerland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Switzerland County (3.1%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Posey Township (Switzerland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Switzerland County (52.2%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Posey Township (Switzerland County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Posey Township (Switzerland County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Posey Township (Switzerland County)—55.6% (±14.2 points)—
Patriot2.6 mi75.6% (±17.8 points)Not measurably different
Warsaw5.1 mi70.4% (±10.5 points)Not measurably different
York Township (Switzerland County)5.2 mi69.2% (±14.4 points)Not measurably different
Rising Sun6.9 mi36.5% (±7.9 points)Lower
Randolph Township (Ohio County)7.4 mi38.9% (±6.0 points)Lower
Cotton Township7.5 mi44.4% (±13.4 points)Not measurably different
Cass Township (Ohio County)8.3 mi48.7% (±17.6 points)Not measurably different
Glencoe9.3 mi62.3% (±18.6 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rising Sun, IN (36.5%), Randolph Township (Ohio County), IN (38.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Switzerland County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Posey Township (Switzerland County)12.6% (±11.5 points)
2Pleasant Township (Switzerland County)4.6% (±5.7 points)
3Cotton Township1.5% (±2.5 points)
4Jefferson Township (Switzerland County)0.7% (±1.1 points)
5 (tie)Patriot0.0% (±33.7 points)
5 (tie)Vevay0.0% (±4.9 points)
5 (tie)Craig Township0.0% (±13.3 points)

Showing 7 of 8 places in Switzerland 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 (Switzerland County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Posey Township (Switzerland County)?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Posey Township (Switzerland County), used by 55.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Posey Township (Switzerland County) heat with oil?

12.6% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Posey Township (Switzerland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Posey Township (Switzerland County) have electric heat?

55.6% (±14.2 points) of occupied homes in Posey Township (Switzerland 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, Switzerland County, Indiana (county subdivision:61380, in state:18 county:155).

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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Figures last updated on .

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