How are homes heated in Arma, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Arma, used by 75.8% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.8% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 22.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Arma
| Fuel used most | Arma | Crawford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.8% (±6.4 points) | 59.2% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.5% (±6.4 points) | 30.8% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 7.6% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 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 Arma, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crawford County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Arma, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Crawford County (30.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Arma
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arma | — | 22.5% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Crawford County) | 2.5 mi | 34.5% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Mulberry | 4.4 mi | 32.0% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Crawford County) | 5.2 mi | 18.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frontenac | 5.8 mi | 23.4% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ozark Township (Barton County) | 7.7 mi | 20.7% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 8.0 mi | 8.8% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Mindenmines | 8.1 mi | 21.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Girard | 8.2 mi | 13.0% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arcadia, KS (8.8%), Girard, KS (13.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Crawford County), KS (34.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Baker Township (Crawford County) | 1.3% (±1.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sheridan Township (Crawford County) | 1.3% (±1.8 points) |
| 3 | Osage Township (Crawford County) | 0.7% (±2.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Arcadia | 0.0% (±22.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Arma | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cherokee | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Frontenac | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Girard | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hepler | 0.0% (±52.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | McCune | 0.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mulberry | 0.0% (±13.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Crawford 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 Arma
What is the most common way to heat a home in Arma?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Arma, used by 75.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Arma heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Arma use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Arma have electric heat?
22.5% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Arma 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 Arma city, Kansas (place:02375, in state:20).
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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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