How are homes heated in Springfield Township (Franklin County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Franklin County), used by 49.1% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.0% heat with utility gas.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.0% (±4.4 points)
- Electricity
- 49.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Springfield Township (Franklin County)
| Fuel used most | Springfield Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.0% (±4.4 points) | 19.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±2.1 points) | 3.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.1% (±18.6 points) | 35.8% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.0% (±12.7 points) | 29.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.1% (±14.6 points) | 9.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.3% | 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 Springfield Township (Franklin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Franklin County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Springfield Township (Franklin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Franklin County (35.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Springfield Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Franklin County) | — | 49.1% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Mount Carmel | 1.6 mi | 46.7% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township | 5.0 mi | 56.0% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewater Township | 5.0 mi | 29.6% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reily Township | 6.0 mi | 39.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Grove | 6.2 mi | 18.0% (±13.2 points) | Lower |
| Brookville Township | 7.3 mi | 38.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Franklin County) | 7.4 mi | 56.1% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville | 7.4 mi | 50.5% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Grove, IN (18.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Laurel | 5.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 | Whitewater Township | 3.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 6 | Brookville Township | 2.9% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 | Highland Township (Franklin County) | 2.7% (±3.7 points) |
| 8 | Laurel Township | 2.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 9 | Brookville | 1.5% (±1.8 points) |
| 10 | Springfield Township (Franklin County) | 0.8% (±2.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Cedar Grove | 0.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Mount Carmel | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Oldenburg | 0.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Butler Township (Franklin County) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Franklin County) | 0.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Posey Township (Franklin County) | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Franklin 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 Springfield Township (Franklin County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Springfield Township (Franklin County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Franklin County), used by 49.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Springfield Township (Franklin County) heat with oil?
0.8% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Franklin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Springfield Township (Franklin County) have electric heat?
49.1% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Franklin 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 Springfield township, Franklin County, Indiana (county subdivision:72134, in state:18 county:047).
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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