How are homes heated in Sparta Township (Dearborn County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sparta Township (Dearborn County), used by 43.6% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% heat with utility gas.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 23.3% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 43.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Sparta Township (Dearborn County)
| Fuel used most | Sparta Township (Dearborn County) | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% (±8.4 points) | 44.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.6% (±10.5 points) | 38.6% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.2% (±10.5 points) | 9.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 11.5% (±9.1 points) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 0.4% | 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 Sparta Township (Dearborn County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Dearborn County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sparta Township (Dearborn County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dearborn County (38.6%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Sparta Township (Dearborn County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Township (Dearborn County) | — | 43.6% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Moores Hill | 2.9 mi | 34.0% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dillsboro | 4.3 mi | 66.1% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Milan | 4.6 mi | 42.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Dearborn County) | 4.7 mi | 54.9% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hogan Township | 4.9 mi | 42.9% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Ripley County) | 5.2 mi | 40.3% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 5.3 mi | 28.0% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Dearborn County) | 6.6 mi | 49.1% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manchester Township, IN (28.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dillsboro, IN (66.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dearborn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Dillsboro | 1.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Bright | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Kelso Township | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Miller Township | 0.8% (±0.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Lawrenceburg | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Lawrenceburg Township | 0.5% (±0.6 points) |
| 18 | Sparta Township (Dearborn County) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Aurora | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Greendale | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Hidden Valley | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Jackson Township (Dearborn County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 19 (tie) | York Township (Dearborn County) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Dearborn 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 Sparta Township (Dearborn County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sparta Township (Dearborn County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sparta Township (Dearborn County), used by 43.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sparta Township (Dearborn County) heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.5 points) of occupied homes in Sparta Township (Dearborn County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sparta Township (Dearborn County) have electric heat?
43.6% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Sparta Township (Dearborn 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 Sparta township, Dearborn County, Indiana (county subdivision:71738, in state:18 county:029).
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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