How are homes heated in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County), used by 62.3% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.3% (±11.3 points)
- Electricity
- 25.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County)
| Fuel used most | Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.3% (±11.3 points) | 30.8% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.8% (±12.6 points) | 18.4% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.8% (±6.7 points) | 35.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.1% (±3.5 points) | 10.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.1% | 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 Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wabaunsee County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wabaunsee County (18.4%).
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 Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) | — | 25.8% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Alta Vista | 2.7 mi | 17.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wabaunsee County) | 7.2 mi | 8.9% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmer Township (Wabaunsee County) | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dwight | 8.3 mi | 13.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Geary County) | 9.2 mi | 21.3% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Wabaunsee County) | 10 mi | 40.0% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Township 2 (Morris County) | 11 mi | 14.1% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Geary County) | 11 mi | 46.7% (±53.3 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 Wabaunsee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Eskridge | 0.0% (±17.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harveyville | 0.0% (±37.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | McFarland | 0.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Maple Hill | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Paxico | 0.0% (±34.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Farmer Township (Wabaunsee County) | 0.0% (±38.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kaw Township (Wabaunsee County) | 0.0% (±36.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mill Creek Township (Wabaunsee County) | 0.0% (±29.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mission Creek Township | 0.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Newbury Township | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Plumb Township | 0.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Wabaunsee County) | 0.0% (±38.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Wabaunsee 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 Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County), used by 62.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) have electric heat?
25.8% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes in Garfield Township (Wabaunsee 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 Garfield township, Wabaunsee County, Kansas (county subdivision:25850, in state:20 county:197).
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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