How are homes heated in Prairie Township (Tipton County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Prairie Township (Tipton County), used by 44.4% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.5% heat with utility gas.
31.0% heat with electricity.
3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 19.5% (±15.6 points)
- Electricity
- 31.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.3%
Heating fuel in Prairie Township (Tipton County)
| Fuel used most | Prairie Township (Tipton County) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.5% (±15.6 points) | 50.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.3% (±4.7 points) | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.0% (±14.3 points) | 28.4% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 44.4% (±15.0 points) | 17.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.0% | 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 Prairie Township (Tipton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tipton County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Prairie Township (Tipton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tipton County (28.4%).
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 Prairie Township (Tipton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Township (Tipton County) | — | 31.0% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Kempton | 5.3 mi | 36.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsville | 5.4 mi | 15.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | 5.5 mi | 24.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | 5.6 mi | 33.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russiaville | 6.3 mi | 32.6% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Township | 6.5 mi | 27.9% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Tipton County) | 6.6 mi | 27.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Tipton County) | 6.7 mi | 33.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tipton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Township (Tipton County) | 6.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 2 | Wildcat Township | 5.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 3 | Kempton | 4.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 4 | Prairie Township (Tipton County) | 3.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Windfall City | 1.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Tipton County) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Tipton | 0.6% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cicero Township | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sharpsville | 0.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Liberty Township (Tipton County) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
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 Prairie Township (Tipton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Prairie Township (Tipton County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Prairie Township (Tipton County), used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Prairie Township (Tipton County) heat with oil?
3.3% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Prairie Township (Tipton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Prairie Township (Tipton County) have electric heat?
31.0% (±14.3 points) of occupied homes in Prairie Township (Tipton 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 Prairie township, Tipton County, Indiana (county subdivision:61614, in state:18 county:159).
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 last updated on .
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