How are homes heated in Colby, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Colby, used by 84.9% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 84.9% (±6.5 points)
- Electricity
- 14.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Colby
| Fuel used most | Colby | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.9% (±6.5 points) | 76.9% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.2% (±6.2 points) | 14.0% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 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 Colby, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Thomas County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Colby, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Thomas County (14.0%).
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 Colby
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | — | 14.2% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Morgan Township | 4.1 mi | 28.9% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rovohl Township | 8.3 mi | 43.4% (±42.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gem | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lacey Township | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hale Township | 9.5 mi | 0.0% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Randall Township | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±71.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summers Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo Township | 15 mi | 0.0% (±59.4 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 Thomas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Brewster | 0.0% (±16.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Colby | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Gem | 0.0% (±42.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Menlo | 0.0% (±85.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rexford | 0.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Barrett Township | 0.0% (±95.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | East Hale Township | 0.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kingery Township | 0.0% (±37.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Thomas 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 Colby
What is the most common way to heat a home in Colby?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Colby, used by 84.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Colby heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Colby use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Colby have electric heat?
14.2% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Colby 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 Colby city, Kansas (place:14650, 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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