How are homes heated in Baker Township (Gove County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Baker Township (Gove County), used by 56.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 56.0% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 26.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Baker Township (Gove County)
| Fuel used most | Baker Township (Gove County) | Gove County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.0% (±7.4 points) | 53.5% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.4% (±7.4 points) | 17.9% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.5% (±5.9 points) | 23.3% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.9% | 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 Baker Township (Gove County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gove County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Baker Township (Gove County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Gove County (17.9%).
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 Baker Township (Gove County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Township (Gove County) | — | 26.4% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Quinter | 4.1 mi | 29.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collyer | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payne Township (Gove County) | 6.7 mi | 6.8% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Collyer Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±39.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park | 11 mi | 9.3% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Larrabee Township | 15 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryant Township | 15 mi | 5.4% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
| Gove City | 15 mi | 11.6% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Payne Township (Gove County), KS (6.8%), Park, KS (9.3%), Bryant Township, KS (5.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Gove County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Grainfield Township | 7.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 3 | Gove Township | 7.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grainfield | 0.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grinnell | 0.0% (±21.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Park | 0.0% (±43.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Quinter | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Baker Township (Gove County) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Gaeland Township | 0.0% (±79.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grinnell Township | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Jerome Township | 0.0% (±50.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Larrabee Township | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lewis Township | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Payne Township (Gove County) | 0.0% (±28.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Gove 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 Baker Township (Gove County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Baker Township (Gove County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Baker Township (Gove County), used by 56.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Baker Township (Gove County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Baker Township (Gove County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Baker Township (Gove County) have electric heat?
26.4% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Baker Township (Gove 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 Baker township, Gove County, Kansas (county subdivision:03775, in state:20 county:063).
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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