How are homes heated in Vernon Township (Jennings County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Township (Jennings County), used by 68.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.0% heat with utility gas.
1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.0% (±6.2 points)
- Electricity
- 68.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.6%
Heating fuel in Vernon Township (Jennings County)
| Fuel used most | Vernon Township (Jennings County) | Jennings County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.0% (±6.2 points) | 13.9% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.6% (±2.8 points) | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 68.7% (±9.4 points) | 63.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.8% (±6.1 points) | 11.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.7% (±4.9 points) | 7.0% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.0 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 Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon Township (Jennings County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township (Jennings County) | — | 68.7% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Vernon | 2.2 mi | 29.0% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
| Center Township (Jennings County) | 4.2 mi | 61.3% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lovett Township | 4.3 mi | 57.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Vernon | 4.5 mi | 60.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bigger Township | 6.0 mi | 39.7% (±22.7 points) | Lower |
| Dupont | 6.1 mi | 80.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township (Jefferson County) | 7.3 mi | 82.8% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Jennings County) | 7.4 mi | 48.3% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vernon, IN (29.0%), Bigger Township, IN (39.7%).
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) |
| 10 (tie) | Bigger Township | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
Showing 11 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 Vernon Township (Jennings County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Vernon Township (Jennings County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Vernon Township (Jennings County), used by 68.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Vernon Township (Jennings County) heat with oil?
1.6% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Vernon Township (Jennings County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Vernon Township (Jennings County) have electric heat?
68.7% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Vernon 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 Vernon township, Jennings County, Indiana (county subdivision:78920, 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 last updated on .
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