How are homes heated in South Whitley, IN?

Name: Heating fuel in South Whitley, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Whitley, used by 78.2% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.2% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 78.2% (±7.4 points)
Electricity: 17.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in South Whitley

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Whitley	Whitley County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	78.2% (±7.4 points)	49.7%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.8 points)	1.0%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	17.2% (±6.8 points)	24.7%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.6% (±3.9 points)	18.9%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±4.8 points)	2.4%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.4%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.8 points)	2.0%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.8%	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 South Whitley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Whitley County (1.0%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In South Whitley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Whitley County (24.7%).

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 South Whitley

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Whitley
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Whitley	—	17.2% (±6.8 points)	—
Cleveland Township (Whitley County)	2.2 mi	16.8% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Richland Township (Whitley County)	5.8 mi	27.8% (±19.5 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Kosciusko County)	5.8 mi	14.5% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Whitley County)	6.2 mi	19.4% (±13.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sidney	6.3 mi	5.5% (±8.3 points)	Lower
Larwill	6.6 mi	27.6% (±16.9 points)	Not measurably different
Columbia Township (Whitley County)	7.3 mi	23.6% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Monroe Township (Kosciusko County)	7.6 mi	17.4% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sidney, IN (5.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Whitley County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Washington Township (Whitley County)	2.3% (±3.4 points)
6	Cleveland Township (Whitley County)	1.3% (±1.6 points)
7	Union Township (Whitley County)	0.9% (±1.4 points)
8 (tie)	Columbia City	0.2% (±0.3 points)
8 (tie)	Columbia Township (Whitley County)	0.2% (±0.3 points)
10 (tie)	Churubusco	0.0% (±4.8 points)
10 (tie)	South Whitley	0.0% (±4.8 points)
10 (tie)	Tri-Lakes	0.0% (±7.7 points)
10 (tie)	Smith Township (Whitley County)	0.0% (±1.8 points)
10 (tie)	Thorncreek Township	0.0% (±2.5 points)

Showing 10 of 14 places in Whitley 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 South Whitley

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Whitley?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Whitley, used by 78.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Whitley heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in South Whitley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Whitley have electric heat?

17.2% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in South Whitley heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitley town, Indiana

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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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