How are homes heated in Hesston, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hesston, used by 74.4% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.4% (±8.5 points)
- Electricity
- 22.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Hesston
| Fuel used most | Hesston | Harvey County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.4% (±8.5 points) | 60.2% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.3% (±7.9 points) | 30.1% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% (±3.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.9 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 Hesston, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harvey County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hesston, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Harvey County (30.1%).
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 Hesston
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston | — | 22.3% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Emma Township | 0.7 mi | 20.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian Township | 5.3 mi | 48.8% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Harvey County) | 5.9 mi | 16.0% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Township (Harvey County) | 6.0 mi | 38.7% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Newton | 6.2 mi | 32.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moundridge | 6.4 mi | 23.3% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macon Township | 6.7 mi | 36.1% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Township (McPherson County) | 7.7 mi | 28.6% (±8.6 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 Harvey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Township (Harvey County) | 41.9% (±55.5 points) |
| 2 | Macon Township | 15.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 3 | Darlington Township | 12.8% (±17.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Burrton | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Halstead | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hesston | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Newton | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | North Newton | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Sedgwick | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Walton | 0.0% (±28.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Alta Township | 0.0% (±23.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Burrton Township | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Harvey 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 Hesston
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hesston?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hesston, used by 74.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hesston heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Hesston use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hesston have electric heat?
22.3% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Hesston 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 Hesston city, Kansas (place:31600, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 .
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