How are homes heated in Richland Township (Benton County), IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Richland Township (Benton County), IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Benton County), used by 60.1% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.9% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 60.1% (±16.2 points)
Electricity: 3.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in Richland Township (Benton County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Richland Township (Benton County)	Benton County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	60.1% (±16.2 points)	60.2%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±2.7 points)	0.5%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	3.9% (±4.3 points)	12.6%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	32.4% (±18.1 points)	23.5%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	1.1% (±1.9 points)	2.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±0.9 points)	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.5 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 Richland Township (Benton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benton County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).

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

In Richland Township (Benton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Benton County (12.6%).

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 Richland Township (Benton County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Richland Township (Benton County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Richland Township (Benton County)	—	3.9% (±4.3 points)	—
Earl Park	1.6 mi	7.0% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
York Township (Benton County)	4.4 mi	22.2% (±19.9 points)	Not measurably different
Union Township (Benton County)	6.1 mi	0.0% (±37.2 points)	Not measurably different
Kentland	6.3 mi	12.1% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Fowler	6.5 mi	16.2% (±6.0 points)	Higher
Parish Grove Township	6.7 mi	0.0% (±43.8 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Newton County)	6.8 mi	10.1% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Grant Township (Newton County)	7.0 mi	10.3% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kentland, IN (12.1%), Fowler, IN (16.2%), Jefferson Township (Newton County), IN (10.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Union Township (Benton County)	9.6% (±17.8 points)
2	Richland Township (Benton County)	1.8% (±2.7 points)
3	Bolivar Township	1.1% (±1.7 points)
4	Otterbein	1.0% (±1.5 points)
5 (tie)	Ambia	0.0% (±47.0 points)
5 (tie)	Boswell	0.0% (±11.2 points)
5 (tie)	Earl Park	0.0% (±21.1 points)
5 (tie)	Fowler	0.0% (±3.7 points)

Showing 8 of 17 places in Benton 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 Richland Township (Benton County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Benton County), used by 60.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Richland Township (Benton County) heat with oil?

1.8% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Benton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Richland Township (Benton County) have electric heat?

3.9% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Benton County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland township, Benton County, Indiana

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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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