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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Shelby County), used by 47.2% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.4% heat with utility gas.

28.1% heat with electricity.

9.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
12.4% (±9.7 points)
Electricity
28.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
9.5%

Heating fuel in Washington Township (Shelby County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWashington Township (Shelby County)Shelby CountyIndianaUnited States
Utility gas12.4% (±9.7 points)37.7%58.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.9.5% (±8.2 points)1.8%0.5%3.9%
Electricity28.1% (±13.8 points)38.1%31.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)47.2% (±16.2 points)18.9%7.2%4.9%
Wood2.8% (±4.6 points)2.3%1.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±9.2 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±9.2 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±9.2 points)0.8%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±9.2 points)0.3%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 (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (1.8%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (0.5%).

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

In Washington Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (38.1%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

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

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington Township (Shelby County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Washington Township (Shelby County)—28.1% (±13.8 points)—
Shelby Township (Shelby County)5.3 mi32.0% (±12.2 points)Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Shelby County)5.5 mi28.2% (±9.5 points)Not measurably different
Noble Township (Shelby County)6.3 mi18.5% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Hope6.7 mi40.6% (±8.3 points)Not measurably different
Haw Creek Township7.0 mi36.9% (±7.2 points)Not measurably different
Flat Rock Township7.1 mi41.1% (±14.0 points)Not measurably different
Hendricks Township8.2 mi24.5% (±11.0 points)Not measurably different
Clifford8.6 mi48.9% (±26.0 points)Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Fairland12.7% (±8.0 points)
2Washington Township (Shelby County)9.5% (±8.2 points)
3Van Buren Township (Shelby County)7.9% (±6.7 points)
4Moral Township7.4% (±4.6 points)
5Brandywine Township (Shelby County)5.9% (±2.8 points)
6Sugar Creek Township (Shelby County)5.2% (±8.8 points)
7Noble Township (Shelby County)1.9% (±3.2 points)
8Union Township (Shelby County)1.8% (±2.8 points)

Showing 8 of 17 places in Shelby 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 (Shelby County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Shelby County), used by 47.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

9.5% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Shelby County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

28.1% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Shelby 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, Shelby County, Indiana (county subdivision:81044, in state:18 county:145).

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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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