How are homes heated in Liberal, MO?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Liberal, used by 49.8% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.8% heat with electricity.
7.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.8% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 27.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.1%
Heating fuel in Liberal
| Fuel used most | Liberal | Barton County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.8% (±12.2 points) | 42.1% | 49.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.1% (±11.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.8% (±10.9 points) | 22.5% | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.2% (±10.6 points) | 24.8% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.4% (±4.0 points) | 8.6% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 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 Liberal, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Barton County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Liberal, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Barton County (22.5%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (38.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Liberal
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | — | 27.8% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Ozark Township (Barton County) | 3.4 mi | 20.7% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leroy Township | 3.7 mi | 16.8% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barton City Township | 5.0 mi | 19.4% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry | 5.8 mi | 32.0% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Township | 6.1 mi | 32.2% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mindenmines | 6.5 mi | 21.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 8.2 mi | 8.8% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| South West Township | 9.7 mi | 37.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arcadia, KS (8.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Barton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville Township | 11.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 2 | Northfork Township | 9.1% (±14.3 points) |
| 3 | Liberal | 7.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 4 | Ozark Township (Barton County) | 6.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Golden City | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lamar | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lamar Heights | 0.0% (±43.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Milford | 0.0% (±74.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mindenmines | 0.0% (±21.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Barton 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 Liberal
What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberal?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Liberal, used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Liberal heat with oil?
7.1% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Liberal use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Liberal have electric heat?
27.8% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in Liberal 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 Liberal city, Missouri (place:41906, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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