How are homes heated in Clarksville Township, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Clarksville Township, NE, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Clarksville Township, used by 42.1% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.3% heat with utility gas.

41.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.3% (±6.9 points)
Electricity: 41.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Clarksville Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Clarksville Township	Merrick County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	9.3% (±6.9 points)	33.1%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±8.5 points)	0.1%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	41.1% (±10.2 points)	46.1%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.1% (±9.6 points)	17.4%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±1.3 points)	1.7%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.1% (±5.3 points)	1.2%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±1.5 points)	0.4%	0.4%	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 Clarksville Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Merrick County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.3%).

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

In Clarksville Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Merrick County (46.1%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (31.5%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Clarksville Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Clarksville Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Clarksville Township	—	41.1% (±10.2 points)	—
Clarks	2.6 mi	42.6% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
East Newman Township	6.4 mi	76.9% (±26.1 points)	Higher
Central Township (Merrick County)	6.5 mi	58.3% (±37.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mead Township	8.5 mi	50.8% (±28.8 points)	Not measurably different
Prairie Island Township	8.6 mi	66.7% (±34.3 points)	Not measurably different
Prairie Creek Township (Nance County)	8.8 mi	63.9% (±39.2 points)	Not measurably different
West Newman Township	9.7 mi	15.8% (±22.5 points)	Lower
Fullerton	9.8 mi	32.8% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Newman Township, NE (15.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Newman Township, NE (76.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3 (tie)	Central City	0.0% (±1.9 points)
3 (tie)	Chapman	0.0% (±19.7 points)
3 (tie)	Clarks	0.0% (±15.5 points)
3 (tie)	Palmer	0.0% (±13.1 points)
3 (tie)	Central Township (Merrick County)	0.0% (±53.1 points)
3 (tie)	Chapman Township (Merrick County)	0.0% (±10.5 points)
3 (tie)	Clarksville Township	0.0% (±8.5 points)
3 (tie)	Lone Tree Township (Merrick County)	0.0% (±11.5 points)
3 (tie)	Loup Township (Merrick County)	0.0% (±8.7 points)
3 (tie)	Mead Township	0.0% (±31.6 points)
3 (tie)	Midland Township (Merrick County)	0.0% (±24.8 points)
3 (tie)	Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County)	0.0% (±19.3 points)
3 (tie)	Prairie Island Township	0.0% (±50.1 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Merrick 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 Clarksville Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Clarksville Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Clarksville Township, used by 42.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Clarksville Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Clarksville Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Clarksville Township have electric heat?

41.1% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Clarksville Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksville township, Merrick County, Nebraska

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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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