How are homes heated in Buffalo Township (Jewell County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Buffalo Township (Jewell County), used by 76.5% (±15.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.5% (±15.4 points)
- Electricity
- 7.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Buffalo Township (Jewell County)
| Fuel used most | Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | Jewell County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.5% (±15.4 points) | 63.3% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.8% (±7.1 points) | 10.8% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.2% (±7.5 points) | 15.7% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.4% (±11.4 points) | 6.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.6 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 Buffalo Township (Jewell County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jewell County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Buffalo Township (Jewell County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jewell County (10.8%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (26.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Buffalo Township (Jewell County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | — | 7.8% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Jewell | 2.6 mi | 8.1% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randall | 4.8 mi | 20.3% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Jewell County) | 5.1 mi | 18.6% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jewell County) | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Browns Creek Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±73.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mankato | 8.5 mi | 10.8% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Jewell County) | 8.6 mi | 11.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Township (Jewell County) | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 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 Jewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Mankato | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Randall | 0.0% (±30.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Webber | 0.0% (±90.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Allen Township (Jewell County) | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Athens Township | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Browns Creek Township | 0.0% (±73.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Burr Oak Township (Jewell County) | 0.0% (±27.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Center Township (Jewell County) | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Erving Township | 0.0% (±95.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Esbon Township | 0.0% (±37.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Grant Township (Jewell County) | 0.0% (±34.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Harrison Township (Jewell County) | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Jewell 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 Buffalo Township (Jewell County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Buffalo Township (Jewell County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Buffalo Township (Jewell County), used by 76.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Buffalo Township (Jewell County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Buffalo Township (Jewell County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Buffalo Township (Jewell County) have electric heat?
7.8% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Buffalo Township (Jewell 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 Buffalo township, Jewell County, Kansas (county subdivision:09125, in state:20 county:089).
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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