How are homes heated in Bradford, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bradford, used by 81.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 81.4% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 17.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Bradford
| Fuel used most | Bradford | Stark County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.4% (±7.0 points) | 57.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.0% (±7.0 points) | 20.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 19.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.5% | 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 Bradford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Stark County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Bradford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Stark County (20.6%).
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 Bradford
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | — | 17.0% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Osceola Township | 2.2 mi | 14.9% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milo Township | 4.4 mi | 10.9% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Stark County) | 5.5 mi | 35.2% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saratoga Township (Marshall County) | 6.5 mi | 1.8% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Macon Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmira Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indiantown Township | 8.2 mi | 13.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Bureau County) | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saratoga Township (Marshall County), IL (1.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Stark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bradford | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | La Fayette | 0.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Toulon | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Wyoming | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Elmira Township | 0.0% (±36.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Essex Township (Stark County) | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Goshen Township | 0.0% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Stark 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 Bradford
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bradford?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bradford, used by 81.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bradford heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Bradford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bradford have electric heat?
17.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Bradford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford village, Illinois
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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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