How are homes heated in Chapman, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chapman, used by 85.1% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 85.1% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 14.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Chapman
| Fuel used most | Chapman | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.1% (±6.4 points) | 63.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.0% (±6.3 points) | 17.9% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 14.8% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.4 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 Chapman, 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 Chapman, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Chapman
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman | — | 14.0% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Noble Township (Dickinson County) | 1.8 mi | 17.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Dickinson County) | 4.5 mi | 5.5% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Dickinson County) | 5.2 mi | 10.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rinehart Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise | 7.0 mi | 12.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fragrant Hill Township | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smoky Hill Township (Geary County) | 8.6 mi | 57.2% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Sherman Township (Dickinson County) | 8.8 mi | 6.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smoky Hill Township (Geary County), KS (57.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridge Township | 3.8% (±11.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Abilene | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Carlton | 0.0% (±79.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Chapman | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Enterprise | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Herington | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 10 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 Chapman
What is the most common way to heat a home in Chapman?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chapman, used by 85.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Chapman heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Chapman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Chapman have electric heat?
14.0% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Chapman 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 Chapman city, Kansas (place:12550, 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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