How are homes heated in Columbus, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbus, used by 63.2% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 63.2% (±9.2 points)
- Electricity
- 36.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Columbus
| Fuel used most | Columbus | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.2% (±9.2 points) | 45.8% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.8% (±9.2 points) | 35.8% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 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 Columbus, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Columbus, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cherokee County (35.8%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (26.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Columbus
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | 36.8% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Salamanca Township | 3.0 mi | 20.7% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crawford Township (Cherokee County) | 4.2 mi | 50.4% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mineral Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±69.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Cherokee County) | 7.4 mi | 37.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scammon | 7.5 mi | 32.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland | 7.5 mi | 20.7% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Township (Cherokee County) | 7.9 mi | 49.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyon Township (Cherokee County) | 8.4 mi | 29.4% (±15.1 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 Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lola Township | 1.9% (±4.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Baxter Springs | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Columbus | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Galena | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Roseland | 0.0% (±52.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Scammon | 0.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Weir | 0.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | West Mineral | 0.0% (±33.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) | 0.0% (±24.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Cherokee 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 Columbus
What is the most common way to heat a home in Columbus?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbus, used by 63.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Columbus heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Columbus use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Columbus have electric heat?
36.8% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Columbus 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 Columbus city, Kansas (place:15075, 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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