How are homes heated in Township 6 (Pratt County), KS?

Name: Heating fuel in Township 6 (Pratt County), KS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Township 6 (Pratt County), used by 49.8% (±15.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.1% heat with utility gas.

17.9% heat with electricity.

2.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 25.1% (±11.2 points)
Electricity: 17.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.6%

Heating fuel in Township 6 (Pratt County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Township 6 (Pratt County)	Pratt County	Kansas	United States
Utility gas	25.1% (±11.2 points)	72.6%	63.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.6% (±3.9 points)	0.2%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	17.9% (±15.1 points)	12.6%	26.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	49.8% (±15.3 points)	12.2%	7.8%	4.9%
Wood	4.7% (±4.2 points)	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.0 points)	0.5%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±12.0 points)	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.0 points)	0.4%	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 Township 6 (Pratt County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pratt County (0.2%).

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

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

In Township 6 (Pratt County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pratt County (12.6%).

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 Township 6 (Pratt County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Township 6 (Pratt County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Township 6 (Pratt County)	—	17.9% (±15.1 points)	—
Preston	1.3 mi	27.6% (±19.5 points)	Not measurably different
Dresden Township (Kingman County)	8.8 mi	18.8% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Turon	8.9 mi	5.3% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Miami Township (Reno County)	8.9 mi	7.4% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Township 7 (Pratt County)	9.0 mi	10.9% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Iuka	9.1 mi	12.6% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
York Township	9.5 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Township 12 (Pratt County)	9.8 mi	17.5% (±9.4 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 Pratt County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Coats	2.6% (±6.6 points)
1 (tie)	Township 6 (Pratt County)	2.6% (±3.9 points)
3	Township 10 (Pratt County)	2.0% (±4.7 points)
4	Township 9 (Pratt County)	0.8% (±2.1 points)
5 (tie)	Byers	0.0% (±100.0 points)
5 (tie)	Cullison	0.0% (±42.5 points)
5 (tie)	Iuka	0.0% (±24.9 points)
5 (tie)	Pratt	0.0% (±1.2 points)

Showing 8 of 14 places in Pratt 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 Township 6 (Pratt County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Township 6 (Pratt County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Township 6 (Pratt County), used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Township 6 (Pratt County) heat with oil?

2.6% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Township 6 (Pratt County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Township 6 (Pratt County) have electric heat?

17.9% (±15.1 points) of occupied homes in Township 6 (Pratt County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Township 6, Pratt 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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