How are homes heated in Washington Township (Putnam County), IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Washington Township (Putnam County), IN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Putnam County), used by 35.9% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.3% heat with utility gas.

28.9% heat with electricity.

6.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.3% (±5.5 points)
Electricity: 28.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.3%

Heating fuel in Washington Township (Putnam County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Washington Township (Putnam County)	Putnam County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	6.3% (±5.5 points)	24.1%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.3% (±7.2 points)	3.5%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	28.9% (±9.4 points)	41.5%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	35.9% (±10.2 points)	23.0%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	20.5% (±9.8 points)	5.5%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.8% (±1.5 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.7%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2% (±2.0 points)	1.6%	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 (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Putnam County (3.5%).

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

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

In Washington Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Putnam County (41.5%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (31.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Washington Township (Putnam County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington Township (Putnam County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Washington Township (Putnam County)	—	28.9% (±9.4 points)	—
Putnamville	4.1 mi	100.0% (±43.3 points)	Higher
Warren Township (Putnam County)	5.6 mi	55.3% (±17.8 points)	Higher
Van Buren Township (Clay County)	6.2 mi	54.9% (±6.4 points)	Higher
Cass Township (Clay County)	6.3 mi	56.9% (±25.9 points)	Higher
Harmony	6.7 mi	60.4% (±11.8 points)	Higher
Knightsville	7.6 mi	44.8% (±11.5 points)	Higher
Jackson Township (Clay County)	7.8 mi	59.8% (±8.2 points)	Higher
Cloverdale	8.0 mi	68.5% (±7.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Putnamville, IN (100.0%), Warren Township (Putnam County), IN (55.3%), Van Buren Township (Clay County), IN (54.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Madison Township (Putnam County)	35.9% (±22.0 points)
2	Jackson Township (Putnam County)	12.0% (±16.3 points)
3	Warren Township (Putnam County)	7.7% (±8.3 points)
4	Monroe Township (Putnam County)	6.8% (±8.3 points)
5	Russellville	6.4% (±5.9 points)
6	Washington Township (Putnam County)	6.3% (±7.2 points)
7	Clinton Township (Putnam County)	5.9% (±7.0 points)
8	Russell Township	5.2% (±4.8 points)
9	Fillmore	2.8% (±2.4 points)
10 (tie)	Heritage Lake	2.6% (±2.8 points)
10 (tie)	Cloverdale Township	2.6% (±2.6 points)
12	Jefferson Township (Putnam County)	2.5% (±4.1 points)

Showing 12 of 20 places in Putnam 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 (Putnam County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Putnam County), used by 35.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Washington Township (Putnam County) heat with oil?

6.3% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Putnam County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Washington Township (Putnam County) have electric heat?

28.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Putnam County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Putnam 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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