How are homes heated in Elk Township (Osage County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk Township (Osage County), used by 54.1% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 54.1% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 13.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Elk Township (Osage County)
| Fuel used most | Elk Township (Osage County) | Osage County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.1% (±7.9 points) | 48.6% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.4% (±5.2 points) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 27.8% (±8.2 points) | 23.3% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | 5.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.2% | 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 Elk Township (Osage County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Osage County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Elk Township (Osage County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Osage County (21.8%).
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 Elk Township (Osage County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Township (Osage County) | — | 13.4% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Overbrook | 1.7 mi | 13.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgeway Township | 6.6 mi | 22.9% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
| Marion Township (Douglas County) | 7.0 mi | 13.7% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 7.7 mi | 29.3% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Junction Township | 8.6 mi | 41.9% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
| Fairfax Township | 8.8 mi | 52.6% (±15.5 points) | Higher |
| Appanoose Township | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Township | 9.1 mi | 12.3% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ridgeway Township, KS (22.9%), Carbondale, KS (29.3%), Junction Township, KS (41.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Osage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Quenemo | 0.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Scranton | 0.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Agency Township | 0.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Arvonia Township | 0.0% (±34.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Barclay Township | 0.0% (±24.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Dragoon Township | 0.0% (±30.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Elk Township (Osage County) | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Fairfax Township | 0.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grant Township (Osage County) | 0.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Junction Township | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Osage County) | 0.0% (±43.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Melvern Township | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Olivet Township | 0.0% (±23.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Osage 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 Elk Township (Osage County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elk Township (Osage County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk Township (Osage County), used by 54.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elk Township (Osage County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Elk Township (Osage County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elk Township (Osage County) have electric heat?
13.4% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Elk Township (Osage County) 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 Elk township, Osage County, Kansas (county subdivision:20175, in state:20 county:139).
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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