How are homes heated in Morgan Township, KS?

Name: Heating fuel in Morgan Township, KS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Morgan Township, used by 60.5% (±27.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

28.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 60.5% (±27.2 points)
Electricity: 28.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Morgan Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Morgan Township	Thomas County	Kansas	United States
Utility gas	60.5% (±27.2 points)	76.9%	63.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	28.9% (±25.9 points)	14.0%	26.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.1% (±14.4 points)	8.5%	7.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±2.3 points)	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.1%	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 Morgan Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Thomas County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Morgan Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Thomas County (14.0%).

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 Morgan Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Morgan Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Morgan Township	—	28.9% (±25.9 points)	—
Colby	4.1 mi	14.2% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
East Hale Township	6.8 mi	0.0% (±32.7 points)	Not measurably different
Summers Township	8.7 mi	0.0% (±52.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rovohl Township	11 mi	43.4% (±42.7 points)	Not measurably different
North Randall Township	12 mi	0.0% (±71.2 points)	Not measurably different
Gem	12 mi	0.0% (±42.5 points)	Not measurably different
West Hale Township	13 mi	8.5% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Kingery Township	13 mi	22.8% (±35.8 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 Thomas County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Rexford	0.0% (±36.0 points)
1 (tie)	Barrett Township	0.0% (±95.0 points)
1 (tie)	East Hale Township	0.0% (±32.7 points)
1 (tie)	Kingery Township	0.0% (±37.7 points)
1 (tie)	Lacey Township	0.0% (±38.8 points)
1 (tie)	Menlo Township	0.0% (±59.4 points)
1 (tie)	Morgan Township	0.0% (±11.2 points)
1 (tie)	North Randall Township	0.0% (±71.2 points)
1 (tie)	Rovohl Township	0.0% (±39.1 points)
1 (tie)	Smith Township	0.0% (±29.5 points)
1 (tie)	South Randall Township	0.0% (±19.2 points)
1 (tie)	Summers Township	0.0% (±52.9 points)
1 (tie)	Wendell Township	0.0% (±51.2 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Thomas 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 Morgan Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Morgan Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Morgan Township, used by 60.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Morgan Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Morgan Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Morgan Township have electric heat?

28.9% (±25.9 points) of occupied homes in Morgan Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgan township, Thomas County, Kansas

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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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