How are homes heated in Caldwell, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Caldwell, used by 79.3% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.3% (±7.6 points)
- Electricity
- 19.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Caldwell
| Fuel used most | Caldwell | Sumner County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.3% (±7.6 points) | 57.6% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.0% (±7.5 points) | 20.2% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 16.7% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.3% | 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 Caldwell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sumner County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Caldwell, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sumner County (20.2%).
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 Caldwell
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | — | 19.0% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Caldwell Township | 2.7 mi | 32.4% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Township (Sumner County) | 4.9 mi | 33.3% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bluff Township | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Renfrow | 8.1 mi | 33.3% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chikaskia Township (Sumner County) | 9.0 mi | 28.6% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downs Township | 10 mi | 16.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven Township | 11 mi | 16.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hunnewell | 11 mi | 2.6% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hunnewell, KS (2.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sumner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chikaskia Township (Sumner County) | 7.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 2 | Geuda Springs | 2.4% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 | Walton Township (Sumner County) | 1.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 4 | Belle Plaine Township | 1.2% (±1.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Argonia | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Belle Plaine | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Caldwell | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Conway Springs | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hunnewell | 0.0% (±46.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mayfield | 0.0% (±43.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Milan | 0.0% (±48.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Oxford | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | South Haven | 0.0% (±22.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Sumner 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 Caldwell
What is the most common way to heat a home in Caldwell?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Caldwell, used by 79.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Caldwell heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Caldwell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Caldwell have electric heat?
19.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Caldwell 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 Caldwell city, Kansas (place:09900, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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