How are homes heated in Wheatfield, IN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wheatfield, used by 92.7% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 92.7% (±5.5 points)
- Electricity
- 6.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Wheatfield
| Fuel used most | Wheatfield | Jasper County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 92.7% (±5.5 points) | 63.2% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.4% (±5.4 points) | 10.3% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 23.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.1% | 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 Wheatfield, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jasper County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Wheatfield, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jasper County (10.3%).
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 Wheatfield
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfield | — | 6.4% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Kankakee Township (Jasper County) | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Jasper County) | 3.8 mi | 10.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatfield Township | 4.2 mi | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeMotte | 7.4 mi | 12.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Porter County) | 7.5 mi | 7.8% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keener Township | 8.3 mi | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kouts | 8.8 mi | 8.1% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township (Porter County) | 9.7 mi | 15.7% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boone Township (Porter County), IN (15.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jasper County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillam Township | 8.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 2 | Carpenter Township | 1.1% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 | Remington | 0.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rensselaer | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Wheatfield | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Barkley Township | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hanging Grove Township | 0.0% (±36.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Jordan Township (Jasper County) | 0.0% (±22.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Kankakee Township (Jasper County) | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Keener Township | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Marion Township (Jasper County) | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Jasper 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 Wheatfield
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wheatfield?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wheatfield, used by 92.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wheatfield heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Wheatfield use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wheatfield have electric heat?
6.4% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield town, Indiana (place:83528, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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