How are homes heated in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County), used by 57.3% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.6% heat with utility gas.
29.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.6% (±6.2 points)
- Electricity
- 29.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County)
| Fuel used most | Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.6% (±6.2 points) | 54.0% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.2% (±11.8 points) | 37.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 57.3% (±13.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% (±1.3 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 Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tippecanoe County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tippecanoe County (37.1%).
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 Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | — | 29.2% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Otterbein | 2.2 mi | 33.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 4.7 mi | 49.7% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| Medina Township | 6.0 mi | 5.1% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Bolivar Township | 6.0 mi | 19.9% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Lafayette | 7.0 mi | 52.2% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Round Grove Township | 8.0 mi | 19.4% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) | 9.2 mi | 21.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Warren County) | 9.9 mi | 7.3% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Medina Township, IN (5.1%), Adams Township (Warren County), IN (7.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County), IN (49.7%), West Lafayette, IN (52.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tippecanoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Battle Ground | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Dayton | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | West Lafayette | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Randolph Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Sheffield Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Wea Township | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Tippecanoe 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 (Tippecanoe County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County), used by 57.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) have electric heat?
29.2% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Shelby Township (Tippecanoe 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, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (county subdivision:69300, in state:18 county:157).
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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