How are homes heated in Murdock Township, KS?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Murdock Township, used by 77.6% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
16.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±13.6 points)
- Electricity
- 16.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Murdock Township
| Fuel used most | Murdock Township | Butler County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 55.7% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.1% (±12.9 points) | 29.4% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 77.6% (±13.7 points) | 11.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 6.3% (±8.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.6 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 Murdock 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 Murdock Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Butler County (29.4%).
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 Murdock Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Township | — | 16.1% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Fairview Township (Butler County) | 5.5 mi | 38.9% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton | 5.6 mi | 22.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton Township | 5.7 mi | 42.7% (±16.6 points) | Higher |
| Benton Township (Butler County) | 6.0 mi | 30.9% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.2 mi | 14.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Potwin | 6.5 mi | 37.9% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewater | 7.1 mi | 38.0% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payne Township (Sedgwick County) | 7.7 mi | 36.3% (±13.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milton Township, KS (42.7%), Payne Township (Sedgwick County), KS (36.3%).
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) | 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) |
| 5 (tie) | Spring Township | 0.0% (±6.4 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 Murdock Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Murdock Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Murdock Township, used by 77.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Murdock Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes in Murdock Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Murdock Township have electric heat?
16.1% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Murdock 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 Murdock township, Butler County, Kansas (county subdivision:49225, in state:20 county:015).
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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Figures last updated on .