How are homes heated in Shelby Township (Ripley County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Shelby Township (Ripley County), used by 58.6% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±10.7 points)
- Electricity
- 58.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Shelby Township (Ripley County)
| Fuel used most | Shelby Township (Ripley County) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 34.4% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 58.6% (±16.6 points) | 39.0% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.0% (±14.4 points) | 16.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 15.4% (±14.6 points) | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.7% | 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 Shelby Township (Ripley County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ripley County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Shelby Township (Ripley County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Ripley County (39.0%).
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 Shelby Township (Ripley County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township (Ripley County) | — | 58.6% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Bigger Township | 5.8 mi | 39.7% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holton | 7.1 mi | 60.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Campbell Township (Jennings County) | 7.8 mi | 65.4% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | 8.3 mi | 47.9% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Jefferson County) | 8.3 mi | 17.2% (±20.2 points) | Lower |
| Brown Township (Ripley County) | 8.4 mi | 48.2% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby Township (Jefferson County) | 8.7 mi | 83.8% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Versailles | 9.0 mi | 50.7% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Jefferson County), IN (17.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shelby Township (Jefferson County), IN (83.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ripley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Osgood | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Versailles | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Center Township (Ripley County) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Delaware Township (Ripley County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Laughery Township | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Shelby Township (Ripley County) | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Ripley 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 Shelby Township (Ripley County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Shelby Township (Ripley County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Shelby Township (Ripley County), used by 58.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Shelby Township (Ripley County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes in Shelby Township (Ripley County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Shelby Township (Ripley County) have electric heat?
58.6% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes in Shelby Township (Ripley 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 Shelby township, Ripley County, Indiana (county subdivision:69264, in state:18 county:137).
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 last updated on .
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