How are homes heated in King City Township, KS?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in King City Township, used by 77.1% (±18.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.2% heat with utility gas.
14.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.2% (±14.0 points)
- Electricity
- 14.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in King City Township
| Fuel used most | King City Township | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.2% (±14.0 points) | 58.3% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.7% (±15.3 points) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 77.1% (±18.7 points) | 13.7% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.5 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 King City Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McPherson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In King City Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McPherson County (25.7%).
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 King City Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| King City Township | — | 14.7% (±15.3 points) | — |
| McPherson | 4.8 mi | 28.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township | 5.6 mi | 24.0% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turkey Creek Township (McPherson County) | 5.9 mi | 11.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 5.9 mi | 42.9% (±18.6 points) | Higher |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 6.6 mi | 37.0% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galva | 8.1 mi | 16.4% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inman | 8.4 mi | 21.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Superior Township (McPherson County) | 8.5 mi | 20.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lone Tree Township (McPherson County), KS (42.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Delmore Township | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Empire Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Groveland Township | 0.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gypsum Creek Township | 0.0% (±76.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Harper Township | 0.0% (±42.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | King City Township | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Little Valley Township | 0.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Marquette Township | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Meridian Township | 0.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | New Gottland Township | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in McPherson 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 King City Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in King City Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in King City Township, used by 77.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in King City Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in King City Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in King City Township have electric heat?
14.7% (±15.3 points) of occupied homes in King City Township 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 King City township, McPherson County, Kansas (county subdivision:36900, in state:20 county:113).
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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