How are homes heated in Kilfoil Township, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Kilfoil Township, NE, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kilfoil Township, used by 47.2% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.7% heat with utility gas.

36.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.7% (±5.2 points)
Electricity: 36.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Kilfoil Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Kilfoil Township	Custer County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	3.7% (±5.2 points)	30.0%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.0%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	36.9% (±8.3 points)	35.3%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	47.2% (±9.4 points)	29.7%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	8.9% (±8.8 points)	2.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.3% (±3.6 points)	1.7%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.4%	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 Kilfoil Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Custer County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.3%).

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

In Kilfoil Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Custer County (35.3%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (31.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Kilfoil Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kilfoil Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Kilfoil Township	—	36.9% (±8.3 points)	—
Merna	2.0 mi	26.3% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Ryno Township	8.6 mi	57.1% (±41.7 points)	Not measurably different
Cliff Township	9.0 mi	16.9% (±11.6 points)	Lower
Broken Bow Township	9.0 mi	59.5% (±15.3 points)	Higher
Anselmo	9.6 mi	24.5% (±15.9 points)	Not measurably different
Broken Bow	10 mi	46.3% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Victoria Township	10 mi	16.2% (±10.2 points)	Lower
Triumph Township	13 mi	39.6% (±18.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cliff Township, NE (16.9%), Victoria Township, NE (16.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Broken Bow Township, NE (59.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Custer County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Douglas Grove Township	0.0% (±32.7 points)
1 (tie)	Elim Township	0.0% (±48.3 points)
1 (tie)	Elk Creek Township	0.0% (±38.8 points)
1 (tie)	Garfield Township (Custer County)	0.0% (±44.0 points)
1 (tie)	Grant Township (Custer County)	0.0% (±100.0 points)
1 (tie)	Hayes Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
1 (tie)	Kilfoil Township	0.0% (±8.8 points)
1 (tie)	Lillian Township	0.0% (±35.0 points)
1 (tie)	Loup Township (Custer County)	0.0% (±42.8 points)
1 (tie)	Milburn Township	0.0% (±54.2 points)
1 (tie)	Myrtle Township	0.0% (±29.5 points)
1 (tie)	Ryno Township	0.0% (±69.5 points)
1 (tie)	Sargent Township	0.0% (±8.1 points)

Showing 13 of 39 places in Custer 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 Kilfoil Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Kilfoil Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kilfoil Township, used by 47.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Kilfoil Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Kilfoil Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Kilfoil Township have electric heat?

36.9% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Kilfoil Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilfoil township, Custer County, Nebraska

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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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