How are homes heated in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County), used by 62.8% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.8% (±16.2 points)
- Electricity
- 11.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County)
| Fuel used most | Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% (±16.2 points) | 52.8% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.1% (±8.3 points) | 21.9% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.6% (±15.1 points) | 21.2% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.1% (±4.8 points) | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.1% (±4.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.4 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 Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Pottawatomie County (21.9%).
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 Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | — | 11.1% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Westmoreland | 2.9 mi | 15.6% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Pottawatomie County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 6.3 mi | 33.3% (±40.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shannon Township (Pottawatomie County) | 6.5 mi | 12.3% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheaton | 6.6 mi | 31.4% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pottawatomie Township (Pottawatomie County) | 7.4 mi | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Pottawatomie County) | 7.8 mi | 15.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 8.5 mi | 25.0% (±35.3 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 Pottawatomie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Green Township | 0.0% (±28.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±42.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lone Tree Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Louisville Township | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Mill Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Pottawatomie Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | St. Clere Township | 0.0% (±63.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | St. George Township | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | St. Marys Township | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Shannon Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±16.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Sherman Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±38.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Spring Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Pottawatomie 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 Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County), used by 62.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) have electric heat?
11.1% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie 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 Rock Creek township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas (county subdivision:60625, in state:20 county:149).
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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