How are homes heated in Washington Township (Boone County), IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Boone County), used by 50.3% (±16.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.0% heat with electricity.
2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.3% (±16.0 points)
- Electricity
- 17.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.4%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Boone County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Boone County) | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.3% (±16.0 points) | 57.5% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.0% (±10.1 points) | 31.9% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.5% (±12.8 points) | 8.6% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.8% (±8.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Washington Township (Boone County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Boone County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Boone County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Boone County (31.9%).
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 Washington Township (Boone County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Boone County) | — | 17.0% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Thorntown | 4.4 mi | 19.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ulen | 5.7 mi | 7.7% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 5.9 mi | 26.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Clinton County) | 5.9 mi | 21.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Boone County) | 6.1 mi | 31.4% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Boone County) | 6.9 mi | 28.7% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Boone County) | 7.5 mi | 29.4% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 8.1 mi | 30.0% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Center Township (Boone County), IN (28.7%), Lebanon, IN (30.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Township (Boone County) | 10.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Jamestown | 5.2% (±7.8 points) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Boone County) | 4.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Boone County) | 3.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 5 | Advance | 3.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 6 | Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 2.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Boone County) | 2.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 8 | Thorntown | 1.8% (±2.3 points) |
| 9 | Zionsville | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Lebanon | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ulen | 0.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Whitestown | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Center Township (Boone County) | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Boone 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 Washington Township (Boone County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Boone County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Boone County), used by 50.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Boone County) heat with oil?
2.4% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Boone County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Boone County) have electric heat?
17.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Boone 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 Washington township, Boone County, Indiana (county subdivision:80378, in state:18 county:011).
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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