How are homes heated in Glen Elder, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Glen Elder, used by 73.7% (±21.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.7% (±21.0 points)
- Electricity
- 23.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Glen Elder
| Fuel used most | Glen Elder | Mitchell County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% (±21.0 points) | 54.9% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.9% (±21.9 points) | 14.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 24.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±2.3 points) | 0.8% | 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 Glen Elder, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mitchell County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Glen Elder, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mitchell County (14.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Glen Elder
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Elder | — | 23.9% (±21.9 points) | — |
| Glen Elder Township | 2.5 mi | 19.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Creek Township | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±85.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solomon Rapids Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cawker Township | 6.6 mi | 1.4% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Cawker City | 6.8 mi | 1.6% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Turkey Creek Township (Mitchell County) | 7.5 mi | 24.7% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athens Township | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carr Creek Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±60.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cawker Township, KS (1.4%), Cawker City, KS (1.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mitchell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beloit Township | 7.5% (±12.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Beloit | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Cawker City | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Glen Elder | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hunter | 0.0% (±59.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Scottsville | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Simpson | 0.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Tipton | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Asherville Township | 0.0% (±65.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Bloomfield Township | 0.0% (±37.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Mitchell 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 Glen Elder
What is the most common way to heat a home in Glen Elder?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Glen Elder, used by 73.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Glen Elder heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Glen Elder use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Glen Elder have electric heat?
23.9% (±21.9 points) of occupied homes in Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder city, Kansas (place:26500, in state:20).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .