How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County), KS?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County), used by 46.7% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.1% heat with utility gas.
8.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 45.1% (±11.1 points)
- Electricity
- 8.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.1% (±11.1 points) | 37.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.2% (±4.7 points) | 18.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 46.7% (±11.3 points) | 35.0% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.6 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 Jefferson Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Jefferson County (18.7%).
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 Jefferson Township (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) | — | 8.2% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Winchester | 1.2 mi | 10.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norton Township | 4.5 mi | 20.1% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nortonville | 6.5 mi | 27.3% (±14.8 points) | Higher |
| Easton Township | 7.3 mi | 13.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 7.6 mi | 27.0% (±17.7 points) | Higher |
| Alexandria Township | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oskaloosa Township | 8.8 mi | 12.6% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oskaloosa | 9.0 mi | 18.9% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nortonville, KS (27.3%), Easton, KS (27.0%), Oskaloosa, KS (18.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Ozawkie | 0.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Perry | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Valley Falls | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Winchester | 0.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Delaware Township (Jefferson County) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Fairview Township (Jefferson County) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kentucky Township | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Norton Township | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oskaloosa Township | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ozawkie Township | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Township (Jefferson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County), used by 46.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) have electric heat?
8.2% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Jefferson 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 Jefferson township, Jefferson County, Kansas (county subdivision:35250, in state:20 county:087).
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.
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