How are homes heated in Center Township (Jewell County), KS?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Jewell County), used by 85.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
85.0% (±6.5 points)
Electricity
11.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Center Township (Jewell County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostCenter Township (Jewell County)Jewell CountyKansasUnited States
Utility gas85.0% (±6.5 points)63.3%63.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±6.2 points)0.0%0.2%3.9%
Electricity11.3% (±5.8 points)10.8%26.9%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)1.5% (±2.0 points)15.7%7.8%4.9%
Wood2.1% (±2.9 points)6.9%1.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.2 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±6.2 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±6.2 points)3.3%0.5%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±6.2 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 Center 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 Center 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 Center Township (Jewell County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Center Township (Jewell County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Center Township (Jewell County)—11.3% (±5.8 points)—
Mankato0.3 mi10.8% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different
Washington Township (Jewell County)5.7 mi0.0% (±48.2 points)Not measurably different
Limestone Township6.2 mi0.0% (±43.5 points)Not measurably different
Holmwood Township6.3 mi0.0% (±90.1 points)Not measurably different
Burr Oak7.6 mi3.4% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different
Jewell8.5 mi8.1% (±7.4 points)Not measurably different
Buffalo Township (Jewell County)8.6 mi7.8% (±7.1 points)Not measurably different
Burr Oak Township (Jewell County)9.0 mi9.9% (±14.4 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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Webber0.0% (±90.1 points)
1 (tie)Allen Township (Jewell County)0.0% (±100.0 points)
1 (tie)Athens Township0.0% (±100.0 points)
1 (tie)Browns Creek Township0.0% (±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 Township0.0% (±95.0 points)
1 (tie)Esbon Township0.0% (±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)
1 (tie)Highland Township (Jewell County)0.0% (±52.0 points)
1 (tie)Holmwood Township0.0% (±90.1 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 Center Township (Jewell County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Center Township (Jewell County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Jewell County), used by 85.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Center Township (Jewell County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Jewell County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Center Township (Jewell County) have electric heat?

11.3% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Center 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 Center township, Jewell County, Kansas (county subdivision:11750, in state:20 county:089).

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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Figures last updated on .

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