How are homes heated in Washington Township (Whitley County), IN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Whitley County), used by 52.9% (±15.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% heat with utility gas.
19.4% heat with electricity.
2.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 22.6% (±11.3 points)
- Electricity
- 19.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.3%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Whitley County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Whitley County) | Whitley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.6% (±11.3 points) | 49.7% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.3% (±3.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.4% (±13.8 points) | 24.7% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 52.9% (±15.5 points) | 18.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% (±3.0 points) | 2.4% | 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) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.7 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 Washington Township (Whitley County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Whitley County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Whitley County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Whitley County (24.7%).
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 (Whitley County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Whitley County) | — | 19.4% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | 6.1 mi | 21.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Huntington County) | 6.1 mi | 44.1% (±14.4 points) | Higher |
| Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 6.1 mi | 16.8% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Whitley | 6.2 mi | 17.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 6.6 mi | 23.6% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Huntington County) | 7.7 mi | 27.7% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia City | 8.7 mi | 23.4% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Huntington County) | 8.8 mi | 26.4% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clear Creek Township (Huntington County), IN (44.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Whitley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | 5.6% (±5.6 points) |
| 2 | Larwill | 3.7% (±4.5 points) |
| 3 | Etna-Troy Township | 3.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 | Richland Township (Whitley County) | 2.6% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Whitley County) | 2.3% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 | Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 1.3% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 | Union Township (Whitley County) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Columbia City | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Churubusco | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | South Whitley | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Whitley 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 (Whitley County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Whitley County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Whitley County), used by 52.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Whitley County) heat with oil?
2.3% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Whitley County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Whitley County) have electric heat?
19.4% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Whitley 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, Whitley County, Indiana (county subdivision:81152, in state:18 county:183).
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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