How are homes heated in Scott Township (Steuben County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Scott Township (Steuben County), used by 81.1% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.2% heat with utility gas.
12.7% heat with electricity.
1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.2% (±3.4 points)
- Electricity
- 12.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.8%
Heating fuel in Scott Township (Steuben County)
| Fuel used most | Scott Township (Steuben County) | Steuben County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | 59.5% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.8% (±2.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.7% (±8.4 points) | 15.0% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 81.1% (±9.2 points) | 22.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% (±3.2 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 Scott Township (Steuben County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Steuben County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Scott Township (Steuben County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Steuben County (15.0%).
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 Scott Township (Steuben County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Steuben County) | — | 12.7% (±8.4 points) | — |
| York Township (Steuben County) | 4.1 mi | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Fremont Township | 4.4 mi | 8.3% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Angola | 4.7 mi | 22.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont | 5.1 mi | 9.0% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Steuben County) | 5.4 mi | 19.6% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otsego Township | 6.0 mi | 20.6% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Steuben County) | 7.3 mi | 8.1% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake | 7.4 mi | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: York Township (Steuben County), IN (1.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Steuben County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Lake Township | 1.9% (±2.9 points) |
| 2 | Scott Township (Steuben County) | 1.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jackson Township (Steuben County) | 1.2% (±1.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Steuben Township (Steuben County) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 | Orland | 1.1% (±1.9 points) |
| 6 | Salem Township (Steuben County) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 | Fremont Township | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 8 | Millgrove Township | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Steuben 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 Scott Township (Steuben County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Scott Township (Steuben County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Scott Township (Steuben County), used by 81.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Scott Township (Steuben County) heat with oil?
1.8% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Scott Township (Steuben County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Scott Township (Steuben County) have electric heat?
12.7% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Scott Township (Steuben 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 Scott township, Steuben County, Indiana (county subdivision:68454, in state:18 county:151).
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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