How are homes heated in Deerfield, KS?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Deerfield, used by 88.6% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
88.6% (±11.8 points)
Electricity
11.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Deerfield

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostDeerfieldKearny CountyKansasUnited States
Utility gas88.6% (±11.8 points)68.7%63.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±11.5 points)0.0%0.2%3.9%
Electricity11.4% (±11.8 points)18.6%26.9%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)0.0% (±11.5 points)12.5%7.8%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±11.5 points)0.2%1.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±11.5 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±11.5 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±11.5 points)0.0%0.5%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±11.5 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 Deerfield, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kearny County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Deerfield, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kearny County (18.6%).

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 Deerfield

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Deerfield
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Deerfield—11.4% (±11.8 points)—
Deerfield Township3.1 mi11.9% (±9.5 points)Not measurably different
Sherlock Township5.3 mi19.3% (±8.1 points)Not measurably different
Lakin7.4 mi15.1% (±8.0 points)Not measurably different
Lakin Township (Kearny County)7.6 mi14.6% (±7.2 points)Not measurably different
Holcomb7.6 mi17.2% (±9.2 points)Not measurably different
Southside Township8.6 mi10.5% (±11.1 points)Not measurably different
Garden City Township13 mi18.6% (±6.3 points)Not measurably different
East Hibbard Township14 mi30.4% (±29.5 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 Kearny County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Deerfield0.0% (±11.5 points)
1 (tie)Lakin0.0% (±3.8 points)
1 (tie)Deerfield Township0.0% (±9.2 points)
1 (tie)East Hibbard Township0.0% (±59.4 points)
1 (tie)Hartland Township0.0% (±38.4 points)
1 (tie)Kendall Township (Kearny County)0.0% (±32.3 points)
1 (tie)Lakin Township (Kearny County)0.0% (±3.5 points)

Showing 7 of 9 places in Kearny 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 Deerfield

What is the most common way to heat a home in Deerfield?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Deerfield, used by 88.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Deerfield heat with oil?

0.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Deerfield use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Deerfield have electric heat?

11.4% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Deerfield 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 Deerfield city, Kansas (place:17225, in state:20).

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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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