How are homes heated in Kaw Township (Jefferson County), KS?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kaw Township (Jefferson County), used by 39.0% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.8% heat with utility gas.
17.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.8% (±12.7 points)
- Electricity
- 17.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Kaw Township (Jefferson County)
| Fuel used most | Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.8% (±12.7 points) | 37.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.4% (±12.0 points) | 18.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 39.0% (±15.7 points) | 35.0% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.8% (±10.1 points) | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.6 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 Kaw 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 Kaw Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson County (18.7%).
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 Kaw Township (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | — | 17.4% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Tecumseh Township | 5.3 mi | 13.3% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meriden | 6.5 mi | 9.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kentucky Township | 6.8 mi | 15.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Soldier Township | 7.5 mi | 17.6% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lecompton Township | 7.8 mi | 24.5% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Jefferson County) | 8.0 mi | 31.2% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry | 8.5 mi | 15.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 8.7 mi | 18.3% (±7.6 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 1 (tie) | Rural Township (Jefferson County) | 0.0% (±14.6 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 Kaw Township (Jefferson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kaw Township (Jefferson County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kaw Township (Jefferson County), used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kaw Township (Jefferson County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Kaw Township (Jefferson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kaw Township (Jefferson County) have electric heat?
17.4% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Kaw 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 Kaw township, Jefferson County, Kansas (county subdivision:36125, 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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