How are homes heated in Spencer Township (Jennings County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Spencer Township (Jennings County), used by 65.9% (±14.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.5% heat with utility gas.
3.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.5% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 65.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.6%
Heating fuel in Spencer Township (Jennings County)
| Fuel used most | Spencer Township (Jennings County) | Jennings County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.5% (±5.8 points) | 13.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.6% (±4.1 points) | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 65.9% (±14.5 points) | 63.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.2% (±11.4 points) | 11.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.9% (±7.2 points) | 7.0% | 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) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.9% | 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 Spencer Township (Jennings County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jennings County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Spencer Township (Jennings County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jennings County (63.9%).
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 Spencer Township (Jennings County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township (Jennings County) | — | 65.9% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Country Squire Lakes | 6.1 mi | 84.2% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Redding Township | 6.9 mi | 59.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lovett Township | 7.1 mi | 57.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Vernon | 7.1 mi | 60.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 7.3 mi | 62.0% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 7.4 mi | 29.0% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
| Center Township (Jennings County) | 7.5 mi | 61.3% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Jennings County) | 7.7 mi | 52.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vernon, IN (29.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Country Squire Lakes, IN (84.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jennings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovett Township | 19.3% (±18.9 points) |
| 2 | Marion Township (Jennings County) | 5.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 3 | Campbell Township (Jennings County) | 5.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 4 | Spencer Township (Jennings County) | 3.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 5 | Vernon Township (Jennings County) | 1.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 6 | Geneva Township | 1.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 7 | Country Squire Lakes | 1.2% (±2.3 points) |
| 8 | North Vernon | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 9 | Center Township (Jennings County) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Vernon | 0.0% (±31.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Jennings 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 Spencer Township (Jennings County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Spencer Township (Jennings County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Spencer Township (Jennings County), used by 65.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Spencer Township (Jennings County) heat with oil?
3.6% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Spencer Township (Jennings County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Spencer Township (Jennings County) have electric heat?
65.9% (±14.5 points) of occupied homes in Spencer Township (Jennings 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 Spencer township, Jennings County, Indiana (county subdivision:71954, in state:18 county:079).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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