How are homes heated in Richland Township (Fulton County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Fulton County), used by 34.8% (±17.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.2% heat with utility gas.
11.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 29.2% (±16.2 points)
- Electricity
- 11.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Richland Township (Fulton County)
| Fuel used most | Richland Township (Fulton County) | Fulton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.2% (±16.2 points) | 54.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.3% (±11.3 points) | 16.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.8% (±17.0 points) | 22.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.7% (±13.7 points) | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.6 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 Richland Township (Fulton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fulton County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Richland Township (Fulton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fulton County (16.6%).
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 (Fulton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township (Fulton County) | — | 11.3% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Green Township (Marshall County) | 5.7 mi | 9.8% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester Township | 6.0 mi | 16.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 6.5 mi | 15.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Township (Marshall County) | 6.8 mi | 5.3% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Argos | 7.0 mi | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aubbeenaubbee Township | 7.2 mi | 4.5% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle Township | 7.5 mi | 7.6% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Fulton County) | 9.1 mi | 14.2% (±6.0 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 Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Rochester Township | 0.7% (±0.8 points) |
| 6 | Liberty Township (Fulton County) | 0.4% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Akron | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rochester | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Aubbeenaubbee Township | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Newcastle Township | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Richland Township (Fulton County) | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Wayne Township (Fulton County) | 0.0% (±13.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Fulton 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 (Fulton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Richland Township (Fulton County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Fulton County), used by 34.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Richland Township (Fulton County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Fulton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Richland Township (Fulton County) have electric heat?
11.3% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Fulton 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 Richland township, Fulton County, Indiana (county subdivision:64044, in state:18 county:049).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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