How are homes heated in Auburn Township (Sangamon County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Auburn Township (Sangamon County), used by 70.9% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 70.9% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 22.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Auburn Township (Sangamon County)
| Fuel used most | Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% (±6.4 points) | 73.2% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.9% (±6.6 points) | 21.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 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 Auburn Township (Sangamon County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sangamon County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Auburn Township (Sangamon County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sangamon County (21.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Auburn Township (Sangamon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | — | 22.9% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Auburn | 1.0 mi | 21.5% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thayer | 1.8 mi | 11.1% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Virden | 4.3 mi | 37.2% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Virden Township | 4.6 mi | 40.0% (±10.7 points) | Higher |
| Divernon Township | 5.2 mi | 13.1% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Divernon | 5.6 mi | 11.2% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Talkington Township | 6.1 mi | 15.7% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 6.5 mi | 25.5% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thayer, IL (11.1%), Divernon Township, IL (13.1%), Divernon, IL (11.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Virden, IL (37.2%), Virden Township, IL (40.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Rochester | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sherman | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Southern View | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Spaulding | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Thayer | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Williamsville | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ball Township | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Buffalo Hart Township | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cartwright Township | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chatham Township | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clear Lake Township | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cooper Township | 0.0% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Sangamon 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 Auburn Township (Sangamon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Auburn Township (Sangamon County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Auburn Township (Sangamon County), used by 70.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Auburn Township (Sangamon County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Auburn Township (Sangamon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Auburn Township (Sangamon County) have electric heat?
22.9% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Auburn Township (Sangamon 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 Auburn township, Sangamon County, Illinois (county subdivision:02928, in state:17 county:167).
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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