How are homes heated in Center Township (Dickinson County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Dickinson County), used by 76.2% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.2% (±9.4 points)
- Electricity
- 10.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Center Township (Dickinson County)
| Fuel used most | Center Township (Dickinson County) | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.2% (±9.4 points) | 63.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.7% (±6.5 points) | 17.9% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.3% (±7.8 points) | 14.8% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.9 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 Center Township (Dickinson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dickinson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Center Township (Dickinson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Dickinson County (17.9%).
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 Center Township (Dickinson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Dickinson County) | — | 10.7% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Enterprise | 2.0 mi | 12.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman | 5.2 mi | 14.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Dickinson County) | 5.6 mi | 12.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Dickinson County) | 5.6 mi | 5.5% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rinehart Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Dickinson County) | 6.3 mi | 20.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Dickinson County) | 7.0 mi | 17.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abilene | 7.8 mi | 19.5% (±6.5 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 Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Hope | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Manchester | 0.0% (±46.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Solomon | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Woodbine | 0.0% (±37.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Banner Township (Dickinson County) | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Buckeye Township (Dickinson County) | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Center Township (Dickinson County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Cheever Township | 0.0% (±37.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Flora Township | 0.0% (±24.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Fragrant Hill Township | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Garfield Township (Dickinson County) | 0.0% (±41.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Grant Township (Dickinson County) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hayes Township (Dickinson County) | 0.0% (±32.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Dickinson 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 Center Township (Dickinson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Center Township (Dickinson County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Dickinson County), used by 76.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Center Township (Dickinson County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Dickinson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Center Township (Dickinson County) have electric heat?
10.7% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Dickinson 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 Center township, Dickinson County, Kansas (county subdivision:11675, in state:20 county:041).
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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