How are homes heated in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County), IL?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County), used by 83.6% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.8% heat with utility gas.

3.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
7.8% (±8.9 points)
Electricity
3.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostAsh Grove Township (Shelby County)Shelby CountyIllinoisUnited States
Utility gas7.8% (±8.9 points)43.5%75.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±13.0 points)0.0%0.1%3.9%
Electricity3.4% (±3.8 points)21.5%18.6%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)83.6% (±11.5 points)30.9%4.2%4.9%
Wood5.2% (±7.2 points)3.7%0.3%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±13.0 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±13.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±13.0 points)0.4%0.5%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±13.0 points)0.1%0.8%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 Ash Grove Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).

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

In Ash Grove Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Shelby County (21.5%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)—3.4% (±3.8 points)—
Gays4.1 mi30.1% (±15.8 points)Higher
Windsor (Shelby County)4.6 mi17.9% (±7.1 points)Higher
Paradise Township5.7 mi39.0% (±24.2 points)Higher
Whitley Township5.9 mi9.4% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Richland Township (Shelby County)6.3 mi23.4% (±10.4 points)Higher
Big Spring Township6.3 mi29.3% (±18.8 points)Higher
Strasburg6.4 mi25.3% (±12.3 points)Higher
Neoga6.8 mi25.1% (±8.2 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gays, IL (30.1%), Windsor (Shelby County), IL (17.9%), Paradise Township, IL (39.0%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Shelbyville0.0% (±1.9 points)
1 (tie)Sigel0.0% (±21.9 points)
1 (tie)Stewardson0.0% (±10.7 points)
1 (tie)Strasburg0.0% (±15.8 points)
1 (tie)Tower Hill0.0% (±20.4 points)
1 (tie)Windsor (Shelby County)0.0% (±8.8 points)
1 (tie)Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)0.0% (±13.0 points)
1 (tie)Big Spring Township0.0% (±13.3 points)
1 (tie)Clarksburg Township0.0% (±16.0 points)
1 (tie)Cold Spring Township0.0% (±26.0 points)
1 (tie)Dry Point Township0.0% (±9.3 points)
1 (tie)Flat Branch Township0.0% (±24.4 points)
1 (tie)Herrick Township0.0% (±18.7 points)

Showing 13 of 35 places in Shelby 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 Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County), used by 83.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Ash Grove Township (Shelby County) have electric heat?

3.4% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Ash Grove Township (Shelby 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 Ash Grove township, Shelby County, Illinois (county subdivision:02466, in state:17 county:173).

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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