How are homes heated in Empire Township (McPherson County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Empire Township (McPherson County), used by 74.2% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.2% (±7.5 points)
- Electricity
- 20.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Empire Township (McPherson County)
| Fuel used most | Empire Township (McPherson County) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% (±7.5 points) | 58.3% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.8% (±7.3 points) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.1% (±2.9 points) | 13.7% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±0.4 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 Empire Township (McPherson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McPherson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Empire Township (McPherson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McPherson County (25.7%).
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 Empire Township (McPherson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | — | 20.8% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Galva | 0.5 mi | 16.4% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 5.5 mi | 37.0% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delmore Township | 5.8 mi | 10.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 5.8 mi | 15.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 6.0 mi | 42.9% (±18.6 points) | Higher |
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | 6.4 mi | 16.4% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| McPherson | 7.0 mi | 28.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Gottland Township | 7.9 mi | 30.2% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lone Tree Township (McPherson County), KS (42.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Windom | 0.0% (±50.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Battle Hill Township | 0.0% (±41.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bonaville Township | 0.0% (±45.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Canton Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Castle Township | 0.0% (±27.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Delmore Township | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Empire Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Groveland Township | 0.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gypsum Creek Township | 0.0% (±76.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Harper Township | 0.0% (±42.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | King City Township | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Little Valley Township | 0.0% (±15.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in McPherson 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 Empire Township (McPherson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Empire Township (McPherson County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Empire Township (McPherson County), used by 74.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Empire Township (McPherson County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Empire Township (McPherson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Empire Township (McPherson County) have electric heat?
20.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Empire Township (McPherson 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 Empire township, McPherson County, Kansas (county subdivision:21200, in state:20 county:113).
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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