How are homes heated in Richland Township (Greene County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Greene County), used by 55.3% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% heat with electricity.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 55.3% (±5.4 points)
- Electricity
- 31.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Richland Township (Greene County)
| Fuel used most | Richland Township (Greene County) | Greene County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.3% (±5.4 points) | 40.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.4% (±4.8 points) | 36.2% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.5% (±3.2 points) | 15.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 6.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 (Greene County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Richland Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Greene County (36.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Richland Township (Greene County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township (Greene County) | — | 31.4% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Bloomfield | 2.2 mi | 31.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Greene County) | 5.2 mi | 20.4% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay Township | 5.7 mi | 42.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Greene County) | 6.2 mi | 47.2% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington | 7.1 mi | 29.2% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Greene County) | 7.8 mi | 29.2% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 8.1 mi | 26.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Switz City | 8.3 mi | 38.6% (±17.9 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 Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stafford Township (Greene County) | 9.3% (±9.4 points) |
| 2 | Beech Creek Township | 3.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Greene County) | 3.1% (±4.1 points) |
| 4 | Wright Township | 1.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | Stockton Township | 1.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 | Richland Township (Greene County) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bloomfield | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jasonville | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Linton | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lyons | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Newberry | 0.0% (±41.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Switz City | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Greene 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 (Greene County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Richland Township (Greene County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Greene County), used by 55.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Richland Township (Greene County) heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Greene County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Richland Township (Greene County) have electric heat?
31.4% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Greene 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, Greene County, Indiana (county subdivision:64080, in state:18 county:055).
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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