How are homes heated in Milton Township, KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Milton Township, used by 44.2% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.2% (±15.7 points)
- Electricity
- 42.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Milton Township
| Fuel used most | Milton Township | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.2% (±15.7 points) | 55.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.7% (±16.6 points) | 29.4% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.2% (±5.6 points) | 11.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% (±4.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.6% | 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 Milton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Butler County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Milton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Butler County (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Milton Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Township | — | 42.7% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Potwin | 3.5 mi | 37.9% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewater | 3.7 mi | 38.0% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plum Grove Township | 5.6 mi | 46.5% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Murdock Township | 5.7 mi | 16.1% (±12.9 points) | Lower |
| Fairmount Township (Butler County) | 6.9 mi | 27.5% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Harvey County) | 7.5 mi | 30.5% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elbing | 7.5 mi | 25.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Butler County) | 7.7 mi | 38.9% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Murdock Township, KS (16.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Fairmount Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fairview Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Glencoe Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hickory Township | 0.0% (±48.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Logan Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±44.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Milton Township | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Murdock Township | 0.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pleasant Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Plum Grove Township | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Prospect Township | 0.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Butler County) | 0.0% (±20.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rosalia Township | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Butler 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 Milton Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Milton Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Milton Township, used by 44.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Milton Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Milton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Milton Township have electric heat?
42.7% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes in Milton 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 Milton township, Butler County, Kansas (county subdivision:46875, in state:20 county:015).
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 last updated on .
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