How are homes heated in Saluda Township, IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Saluda Township, used by 69.9% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.3% heat with utility gas.
5.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.3% (±6.6 points)
- Electricity
- 69.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.6%
Heating fuel in Saluda Township
| Fuel used most | Saluda Township | Jefferson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% (±6.6 points) | 24.1% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.6% (±6.3 points) | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 69.9% (±16.5 points) | 64.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.0% (±12.5 points) | 6.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.3% (±8.0 points) | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.6% | 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 Saluda Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Saluda Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson County (64.3%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Saluda Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda Township | — | 69.9% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Clark County) | 4.9 mi | 75.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Jefferson County) | 5.5 mi | 76.0% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover | 5.8 mi | 74.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Township (Clark County) | 6.1 mi | 39.6% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Republican Township | 7.7 mi | 70.6% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington Township | 8.0 mi | 67.3% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township (Clark County) | 9.1 mi | 71.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 9.3 mi | 54.2% (±11.9 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe Township (Jefferson County) | 42.7% (±41.3 points) |
| 2 | Saluda Township | 5.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 3 | Smyrna Township | 4.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 4 | Brooksburg | 3.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 5 | Milton Township | 2.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 | Dupont | 2.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 | Lancaster Township (Jefferson County) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Jefferson County) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Jefferson 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 Saluda Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Saluda Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Saluda Township, used by 69.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Saluda Township heat with oil?
5.6% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Saluda Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Saluda Township have electric heat?
69.9% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes in Saluda Township 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 Saluda township, Jefferson County, Indiana (county subdivision:67662, in state:18 county:077).
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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