How are homes heated in Ripley Township (Rush County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ripley Township (Rush County), used by 38.5% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.3% heat with electricity.
2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 38.5% (±10.2 points)
- Electricity
- 28.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.7%
Heating fuel in Ripley Township (Rush County)
| Fuel used most | Ripley Township (Rush County) | Rush County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.5% (±10.2 points) | 38.6% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.7% (±3.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.3% (±9.0 points) | 24.7% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 25.7% (±8.0 points) | 28.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.5% (±4.2 points) | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 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 Ripley Township (Rush County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rush County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ripley Township (Rush County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Rush County (24.7%).
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 Ripley Township (Rush County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Township (Rush County) | — | 28.3% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Carthage | 0.5 mi | 23.9% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knightstown | 4.5 mi | 16.0% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Blue River Township (Hancock County) | 5.3 mi | 23.6% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Rush County) | 5.8 mi | 21.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Henry County) | 6.1 mi | 22.0% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Posey Township (Rush County) | 6.2 mi | 24.8% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hancock County) | 7.2 mi | 22.9% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Rush County) | 7.7 mi | 19.8% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knightstown, IN (16.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rush County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Township (Rush County) | 6.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | Walker Township (Rush County) | 3.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 3 | Anderson Township (Rush County) | 3.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 4 | Ripley Township (Rush County) | 2.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 | Carthage | 2.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 6 | Rushville Township | 0.9% (±0.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rushville | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Center Township (Rush County) | 0.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jackson Township (Rush County) | 0.0% (±30.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Noble Township (Rush County) | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Rush 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 Ripley Township (Rush County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ripley Township (Rush County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ripley Township (Rush County), used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ripley Township (Rush County) heat with oil?
2.7% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Ripley Township (Rush County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ripley Township (Rush County) have electric heat?
28.3% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Ripley Township (Rush 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 Ripley township, Rush County, Indiana (county subdivision:64656, in state:18 county:139).
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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