How are homes heated in White River Township (Hamilton County), IN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in White River Township (Hamilton County), used by 46.9% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.6% heat with utility gas.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 24.6% (±17.4 points)
- Electricity
- 46.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in White River Township (Hamilton County)
| Fuel used most | White River Township (Hamilton County) | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.6% (±17.4 points) | 60.8% | 58.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 46.9% (±16.4 points) | 36.1% | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.2% (±8.7 points) | 2.1% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.4% (±9.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.7 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 White River Township (Hamilton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In White River Township (Hamilton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hamilton County (36.1%).
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 White River Township (Hamilton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Township (Hamilton County) | — | 46.9% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Arcadia | 4.9 mi | 27.2% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Cicero | 6.0 mi | 29.4% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Madison County) | 6.1 mi | 31.5% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlanta | 6.4 mi | 34.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hamilton County) | 6.8 mi | 34.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Hamilton County) | 7.2 mi | 62.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Tipton County) | 8.3 mi | 44.2% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noblesville Township | 8.6 mi | 36.2% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arcadia, IN (27.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams Township (Hamilton County) | 1.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 2 | Arcadia | 1.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Hamilton County) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) |
| 4 | White River Township (Hamilton County) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 | Wayne Township (Hamilton County) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 6 | Noblesville Township | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Atlanta | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Carmel | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cicero | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fishers | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Hamilton 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 White River Township (Hamilton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in White River Township (Hamilton County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in White River Township (Hamilton County), used by 46.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in White River Township (Hamilton County) heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in White River Township (Hamilton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in White River Township (Hamilton County) have electric heat?
46.9% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in White River Township (Hamilton 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 White River township, Hamilton County, Indiana (county subdivision:83906, in state:18 county:057).
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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