How are homes heated in Kechi, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Kechi, used by 62.2% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.2% (±8.1 points)
- Electricity
- 28.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Kechi
| Fuel used most | Kechi | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.2% (±8.1 points) | 66.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.8% (±8.4 points) | 28.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.1% (±3.8 points) | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 Kechi, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Kechi, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (28.7%).
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 Kechi
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kechi | — | 28.8% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Bel Aire | 1.7 mi | 25.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kechi Township | 2.7 mi | 15.8% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Park City | 3.3 mi | 15.3% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Payne Township (Sedgwick County) | 3.8 mi | 36.3% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County) | 5.7 mi | 14.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.0 mi | 26.9% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Center | 6.1 mi | 31.9% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastborough | 7.6 mi | 13.0% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kechi Township, KS (15.8%), Park City, KS (15.3%), Eastborough, KS (13.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Clearwater | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Colwich | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Eastborough | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Garden Plain | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Goddard | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Haysville | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Kechi | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | McConnell AFB | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Maize | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Mount Hope | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Mulvane | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Oaklawn-Sunview | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Park City | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Sedgwick 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 Kechi
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kechi?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Kechi, used by 62.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kechi heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Kechi use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kechi have electric heat?
28.8% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Kechi 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 Kechi city, Kansas (place:36225, 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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