How are homes heated in Springfield Township (LaPorte County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (LaPorte County), used by 73.8% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.8% (±8.7 points)
- Electricity
- 17.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Springfield Township (LaPorte County)
| Fuel used most | Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.8% (±8.7 points) | 83.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.0% (±8.3 points) | 9.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.2% (±4.2 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.4 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 (LaPorte County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from LaPorte County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Springfield Township (LaPorte County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from LaPorte County (9.1%).
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 Springfield Township (LaPorte County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | — | 17.0% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Michiana Shores | 3.9 mi | 5.2% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Michiana | 4.0 mi | 1.9% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Grand Beach | 4.0 mi | 9.3% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 4.8 mi | 5.8% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| New Buffalo | 5.0 mi | 27.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Buffalo Township | 5.0 mi | 21.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trail Creek | 5.2 mi | 5.5% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Pottawattamie Park | 5.5 mi | 7.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Michiana Shores, IN (5.2%), Michiana, MI (1.9%), Long Beach, IN (5.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Durham Township | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Noble Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Prairie Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±17.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Union Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in LaPorte 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 (LaPorte County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Springfield Township (LaPorte County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (LaPorte County), used by 73.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Springfield Township (LaPorte County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (LaPorte County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Springfield Township (LaPorte County) have electric heat?
17.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (LaPorte 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, LaPorte County, Indiana (county subdivision:72170, in state:18 county:091).
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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