How are homes heated in Walnut Township (Montgomery County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Walnut Township (Montgomery County), used by 72.7% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.3% heat with utility gas.
19.1% heat with electricity.
0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.3% (±3.9 points)
- Electricity
- 19.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.2%
Heating fuel in Walnut Township (Montgomery County)
| Fuel used most | Walnut Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 47.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.1% (±8.0 points) | 23.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 72.7% (±9.5 points) | 24.2% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | 0.8% | 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 Walnut Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Montgomery County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Walnut Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montgomery County (23.3%).
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 Walnut Township (Montgomery County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Township (Montgomery County) | — | 19.1% (±8.0 points) | — |
| New Ross | 3.0 mi | 17.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladoga | 6.0 mi | 19.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township (Montgomery County) | 6.0 mi | 18.5% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Montgomery County) | 6.3 mi | 27.3% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Boone County) | 7.0 mi | 32.1% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Advance | 7.0 mi | 24.4% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darlington | 7.8 mi | 38.9% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Boone County) | 7.9 mi | 29.4% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Boone County), IN (32.1%), Darlington, IN (38.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brown Township (Montgomery County) | 2.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 11 | Scott Township (Montgomery County) | 1.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Clark Township (Montgomery County) | 1.3% (±1.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Wayne Township (Montgomery County) | 1.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Montgomery County) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) |
| 15 | New Ross | 0.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 16 | Walnut Township (Montgomery County) | 0.2% (±0.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Alamo | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Crawfordsville | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Linden | 0.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Madison Township (Montgomery County) | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Ripley Township (Montgomery County) | 0.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Sugar Creek Township (Montgomery County) | 0.0% (±24.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Montgomery 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 Walnut Township (Montgomery County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Walnut Township (Montgomery County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Walnut Township (Montgomery County), used by 72.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Walnut Township (Montgomery County) heat with oil?
0.2% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Walnut Township (Montgomery County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Walnut Township (Montgomery County) have electric heat?
19.1% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Walnut Township (Montgomery 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 Walnut township, Montgomery County, Indiana (county subdivision:79838, in state:18 county:107).
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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