How are homes heated in Newbury Township, KS?

Name: Heating fuel in Newbury Township, KS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Newbury Township, used by 42.4% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.6% heat with utility gas.

24.8% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 26.6% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 24.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Newbury Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Newbury Township	Wabaunsee County	Kansas	United States
Utility gas	26.6% (±7.0 points)	30.8%	63.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.5 points)	3.8%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	24.8% (±7.8 points)	18.4%	26.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.4% (±8.4 points)	35.9%	7.8%	4.9%
Wood	5.9% (±4.3 points)	10.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.9%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±0.7 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 Newbury Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wabaunsee County (3.8%).

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

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

In Newbury Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wabaunsee County (18.4%).

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 Newbury Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Newbury Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Newbury Township	—	24.8% (±7.8 points)	—
Paxico	2.0 mi	22.4% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
McFarland	2.9 mi	7.8% (±7.5 points)	Lower
Alma	5.8 mi	17.4% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Alma Township	7.1 mi	14.3% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Wabaunsee Township	8.1 mi	4.8% (±7.3 points)	Lower
Maple Hill Township	8.3 mi	18.4% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Kaw Township (Wabaunsee County)	8.6 mi	18.0% (±25.1 points)	Not measurably different
Maple Hill	8.9 mi	27.5% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McFarland, KS (7.8%), Alma Township, KS (14.3%), Wabaunsee Township, KS (4.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Wabaunsee County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3 (tie)	Paxico	0.0% (±34.3 points)
3 (tie)	Farmer Township (Wabaunsee County)	0.0% (±38.8 points)
3 (tie)	Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County)	0.0% (±11.6 points)
3 (tie)	Kaw Township (Wabaunsee County)	0.0% (±36.3 points)
3 (tie)	Mill Creek Township (Wabaunsee County)	0.0% (±29.7 points)
3 (tie)	Mission Creek Township	0.0% (±14.1 points)
3 (tie)	Newbury Township	0.0% (±7.5 points)
3 (tie)	Plumb Township	0.0% (±15.3 points)
3 (tie)	Rock Creek Township (Wabaunsee County)	0.0% (±38.4 points)
3 (tie)	Wabaunsee Township	0.0% (±16.3 points)
3 (tie)	Washington Township (Wabaunsee County)	0.0% (±25.3 points)
3 (tie)	Wilmington Township	0.0% (±14.2 points)

Showing 12 of 20 places in Wabaunsee 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 Newbury Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Newbury Township, used by 42.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Newbury Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Newbury Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Newbury Township have electric heat?

24.8% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Newbury Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newbury township, Wabaunsee 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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