How are homes heated in Douglass Township, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Douglass Township, used by 59.8% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 59.8% (±8.2 points)
- Electricity
- 30.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Douglass Township
| Fuel used most | Douglass Township | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.8% (±8.2 points) | 55.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.2% (±8.1 points) | 29.4% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.9% (±3.5 points) | 11.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.2% (±4.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.8% (±2.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.6% | 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 Douglass Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Butler County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Douglass Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Butler County (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Douglass Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Township | — | 30.2% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Douglass | 1.6 mi | 21.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Butler County) | 5.0 mi | 16.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Butler County) | 5.9 mi | 28.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Cowley County) | 6.2 mi | 17.3% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Township (Butler County) | 7.3 mi | 29.1% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington Township | 8.3 mi | 66.2% (±23.7 points) | Higher |
| Richland Township (Cowley County) | 8.4 mi | 19.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Butler County) | 8.4 mi | 35.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bloomington Township, KS (66.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Benton Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bloomington Township | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bruno Township | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chelsea Township | 0.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clay Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±63.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clifford Township | 0.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Douglass Township | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | El Dorado Township | 0.0% (±24.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fairmount Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fairview Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Glencoe Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hickory Township | 0.0% (±48.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Butler 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 Douglass Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Douglass Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Douglass Township, used by 59.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Douglass Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Douglass Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Douglass Township have electric heat?
30.2% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Douglass Township 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 Douglass township, Butler County, Kansas (county subdivision:18425, in state:20 county:015).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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