How are homes heated in Walker Township (Rush County), IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Walker Township (Rush County), IN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Walker Township (Rush County), used by 74.9% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.3% heat with utility gas.

12.9% heat with electricity.

3.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.3% (±9.7 points)
Electricity: 12.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.6%

Heating fuel in Walker Township (Rush County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Walker Township (Rush County)	Rush County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	5.3% (±9.7 points)	38.6%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.6% (±5.5 points)	1.5%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	12.9% (±8.7 points)	24.7%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	74.9% (±13.7 points)	28.8%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	3.3% (±5.2 points)	3.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.1 points)	2.1%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.1 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 Walker Township (Rush County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rush County (1.5%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Walker Township (Rush County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Rush County (24.7%).

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 Walker Township (Rush County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Walker Township (Rush County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Walker Township (Rush County)	—	12.9% (±8.7 points)	—
Union Township (Shelby County)	5.0 mi	30.7% (±13.8 points)	Higher
Posey Township (Rush County)	5.4 mi	24.8% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Orange Township (Rush County)	5.8 mi	29.6% (±29.1 points)	Not measurably different
Rushville Township	6.4 mi	24.6% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Rushville	7.6 mi	25.2% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Anderson Township (Rush County)	7.9 mi	36.6% (±14.7 points)	Higher
Hanover Township (Shelby County)	7.9 mi	31.7% (±8.1 points)	Higher
Liberty Township (Shelby County)	8.0 mi	28.2% (±11.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Shelby County), IN (30.7%), Rushville Township, IN (24.6%), Rushville, IN (25.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Rush County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Union Township (Rush County)	6.9% (±9.8 points)
2	Walker Township (Rush County)	3.6% (±5.5 points)
3	Anderson Township (Rush County)	3.4% (±5.1 points)
4	Ripley Township (Rush County)	2.7% (±3.2 points)
5	Carthage	2.6% (±4.1 points)
6	Rushville Township	0.9% (±0.9 points)
7 (tie)	Rushville	0.0% (±1.5 points)
7 (tie)	Center Township (Rush County)	0.0% (±10.9 points)

Showing 8 of 14 places in Rush 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 Walker Township (Rush County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Walker Township (Rush County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Walker Township (Rush County), used by 74.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Walker Township (Rush County) heat with oil?

3.6% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Walker Township (Rush County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Walker Township (Rush County) have electric heat?

12.9% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Walker Township (Rush County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker township, Rush County, Indiana

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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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