How are homes heated in Southeast Township, IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Southeast Township, used by 43.8% (±16.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% heat with utility gas.
17.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 26.8% (±16.8 points)
- Electricity
- 17.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Southeast Township
| Fuel used most | Southeast Township | Orange County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.8% (±16.8 points) | 34.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.9% (±10.8 points) | 33.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 43.8% (±16.7 points) | 22.7% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 11.5% (±7.7 points) | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.7 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 Southeast Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Orange County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Southeast Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Orange County (33.8%).
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 Southeast Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Township | — | 17.9% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Marengo | 5.5 mi | 48.8% (±12.4 points) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Crawford County) | 5.5 mi | 59.9% (±11.4 points) | Higher |
| Stampers Creek Township | 6.9 mi | 40.9% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Orange County) | 7.0 mi | 55.9% (±20.5 points) | Higher |
| Madison Township (Washington County) | 7.8 mi | 64.9% (±19.1 points) | Higher |
| English | 8.3 mi | 42.8% (±12.6 points) | Higher |
| Sterling Township | 8.3 mi | 42.9% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
| Paoli Township | 8.6 mi | 26.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marengo, IN (48.8%), Liberty Township (Crawford County), IN (59.9%), Greenfield Township (Orange County), IN (55.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Orleans | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | West Baden Springs | 0.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jackson Township (Orange County) | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Northeast Township | 0.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Northwest Township | 0.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Orangeville Township | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Southeast Township | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Stampers Creek Township | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Orange 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 Southeast Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Southeast Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Southeast Township, used by 43.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Southeast Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Southeast Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Southeast Township have electric heat?
17.9% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Southeast 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 Southeast township, Orange County, Indiana (county subdivision:71090, in state:18 county:117).
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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