How are homes heated in Big Creek Township (Russell County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Big Creek Township (Russell County), used by 63.1% (±15.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 63.1% (±15.5 points)
- Electricity
- 18.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
| Fuel used most | Big Creek Township (Russell County) | Russell County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.1% (±15.5 points) | 69.1% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.7% (±12.1 points) | 18.6% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.4% (±12.6 points) | 11.0% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.9% (±3.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.0% | 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 Big Creek Township (Russell County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Russell County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Big Creek Township (Russell County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Russell County (18.6%).
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 Big Creek Township (Russell County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Township (Russell County) | — | 18.7% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Gorham | 2.2 mi | 24.7% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell | 7.4 mi | 21.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herzog Township | 7.7 mi | 12.3% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Russell County) | 8.2 mi | 17.2% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Victoria | 8.7 mi | 13.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell Township | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±63.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winterset Township | 9.2 mi | 31.8% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Russell County) | 11 mi | 0.0% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Russell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Gorham | 0.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lucas | 0.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Luray | 0.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Paradise | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Russell | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Waldo | 0.0% (±90.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Big Creek Township (Russell County) | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Center Township (Russell County) | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Fairfield Township | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Fairview Township (Russell County) | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grant Township (Russell County) | 0.0% (±35.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Luray Township | 0.0% (±32.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Paradise Township | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Russell 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Big Creek Township (Russell County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Big Creek Township (Russell County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Big Creek Township (Russell County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Big Creek Township (Russell County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Big Creek Township (Russell County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Big Creek Township (Russell County), used by 63.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Big Creek Township (Russell County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Big Creek Township (Russell County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Big Creek Township (Russell County) have electric heat?
18.7% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in Big Creek Township (Russell 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 Big Creek township, Russell County, Kansas (county subdivision:06700, in state:20 county:167).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Big Creek Township (Russell County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Income and affordability in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Homeowner costs in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Property taxes in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Types of homes in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Bedrooms in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Age of homes in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Commute and cars in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- How long people stay in Big Creek Township (Russell County)
- Kansas landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Russell County
- Housing data for every place in Kansas