How are homes heated in Superior Township (McPherson County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Superior Township (McPherson County), used by 70.6% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.8% heat with electricity.
0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 70.6% (±8.9 points)
- Electricity
- 20.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.6%
Heating fuel in Superior Township (McPherson County)
| Fuel used most | Superior Township (McPherson County) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.6% (±8.9 points) | 58.3% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.8% (±8.0 points) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.4% (±4.6 points) | 13.7% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.7 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 Superior Township (McPherson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McPherson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Superior Township (McPherson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McPherson County (25.7%).
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 Superior Township (McPherson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Township (McPherson County) | — | 20.8% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Inman | 1.9 mi | 21.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buhler | 5.1 mi | 20.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turkey Creek Township (McPherson County) | 5.7 mi | 11.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township | 6.0 mi | 24.0% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little River Township | 6.1 mi | 15.2% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Valley Township | 6.3 mi | 26.7% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medora Township | 7.4 mi | 13.3% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Township | 8.1 mi | 2.8% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alta Township, KS (2.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayes Township (McPherson County) | 8.6% (±14.4 points) |
| 2 | Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 7.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 3 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | 2.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 | Superior Township (McPherson County) | 0.6% (±1.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Canton | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Galva | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Inman | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lindsborg | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | McPherson | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Marquette | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in McPherson 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 Superior Township (McPherson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Superior Township (McPherson County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Superior Township (McPherson County), used by 70.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Superior Township (McPherson County) heat with oil?
0.6% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Superior Township (McPherson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Superior Township (McPherson County) have electric heat?
20.8% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Superior Township (McPherson 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 Superior township, McPherson County, Kansas (county subdivision:69475, in state:20 county:113).
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 .
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