How are homes heated in Richland Township (Ford County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Ford County), used by 81.2% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 81.2% (±17.5 points)
- Electricity
- 11.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Richland Township (Ford County)
| Fuel used most | Richland Township (Ford County) | Ford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.2% (±17.5 points) | 72.5% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.0% (±13.0 points) | 19.3% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.8% (±11.5 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.5% | 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 Richland Township (Ford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ford County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Richland Township (Ford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ford County (19.3%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (26.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Richland Township (Ford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township (Ford County) | — | 11.0% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Dodge City | 4.7 mi | 19.7% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dodge Township | 6.4 mi | 16.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Ford County) | 6.5 mi | 22.0% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Ford County) | 7.1 mi | 16.1% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise Township (Ford County) | 7.4 mi | 15.6% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ensign | 10 mi | 6.4% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Township | 11 mi | 34.4% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Township | 13 mi | 14.0% (±14.4 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 Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Bucklin Township | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Concord Township (Ford County) | 0.0% (±51.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Dodge Township | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Enterprise Township (Ford County) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Fairview Township (Ford County) | 0.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grandview Township | 0.0% (±17.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Richland Township (Ford County) | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Royal Township | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Sodville Township | 0.0% (±73.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Spearville Township | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Wheatland Township (Ford County) | 0.0% (±46.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Wilburn Township | 0.0% (±44.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Ford 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 Richland Township (Ford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Richland Township (Ford County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Ford County), used by 81.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Richland Township (Ford County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Ford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Richland Township (Ford County) have electric heat?
11.0% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Ford County) 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 Richland township, Ford County, Kansas (county subdivision:59300, in state:20 county:057).
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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