How are homes heated in Rich Township, KS?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rich Township, used by 53.1% (±20.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.1% heat with utility gas.
40.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.1% (±4.5 points)
- Electricity
- 40.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rich Township
| Fuel used most | Rich Township | Anderson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.1% (±4.5 points) | 44.6% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.4% (±20.4 points) | 24.4% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 53.1% (±20.3 points) | 22.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 7.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.3 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 Rich Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Anderson County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rich Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Anderson County (24.4%).
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 Rich Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township | — | 40.4% (±20.4 points) | — |
| Kincaid | 1.9 mi | 52.9% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Elm Township | 5.4 mi | 32.2% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Elm | 6.3 mi | 6.5% (±14.8 points) | Lower |
| Blue Mound | 6.6 mi | 10.5% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Blue Mound Township | 6.8 mi | 19.9% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osage Township (Allen County) | 6.9 mi | 9.1% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Anderson County) | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township (Allen County) | 11 mi | 7.1% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lone Elm, KS (6.5%), Blue Mound, KS (10.5%), Osage Township (Allen County), KS (9.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Anderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Anderson County) | 0.0% (±49.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lone Elm Township | 0.0% (±22.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Monroe Township | 0.0% (±27.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Ozark Township | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Putnam Township (Anderson County) | 0.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Reeder Township | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Rich Township | 0.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Walker Township | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washington Township (Anderson County) | 0.0% (±26.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Welda Township | 0.0% (±21.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Anderson 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 Rich Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rich Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rich Township, used by 53.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rich Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes in Rich Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rich Township have electric heat?
40.4% (±20.4 points) of occupied homes in Rich 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 Rich township, Anderson County, Kansas (county subdivision:59175, in state:20 county:003).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .