How are homes heated in Benton Township (Butler County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Benton Township (Butler County), used by 49.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.3% (±8.6 points)
- Electricity
- 30.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Benton Township (Butler County)
| Fuel used most | Benton Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.3% (±8.6 points) | 55.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.9% (±7.7 points) | 29.4% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.9% (±6.0 points) | 11.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Benton Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Butler County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Benton Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Butler County (29.4%).
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 Benton Township (Butler County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Butler County) | — | 30.9% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Benton | 0.7 mi | 22.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payne Township (Sedgwick County) | 5.4 mi | 36.3% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towanda | 5.8 mi | 12.4% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Murdock Township | 6.0 mi | 16.1% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towanda Township (Butler County) | 6.0 mi | 20.7% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bruno Township | 6.5 mi | 35.3% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Andover | 6.7 mi | 33.2% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Butler County) | 7.9 mi | 38.9% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Towanda, KS (12.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Latham | 0.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Potwin | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rose Hill | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Towanda | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Whitewater | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Augusta Township | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Benton Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bloomington Township | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bruno Township | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chelsea Township | 0.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clay Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±63.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clifford Township | 0.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Douglass Township | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Butler 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 Benton Township (Butler County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Benton Township (Butler County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Benton Township (Butler County), used by 49.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Benton Township (Butler County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Benton Township (Butler County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Benton Township (Butler County) have electric heat?
30.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Benton Township (Butler 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 Benton township, Butler County, Kansas (county subdivision:06200, in state:20 county:015).
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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