How are homes heated in Brimfield, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brimfield, used by 71.8% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 71.8% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 28.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Brimfield
| Fuel used most | Brimfield | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.8% (±8.8 points) | 68.1% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.2% (±8.8 points) | 26.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.7% | 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 Brimfield, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Peoria County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Brimfield, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Peoria County (26.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Brimfield
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimfield | — | 28.2% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Brimfield Township | 2.9 mi | 23.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jubilee Township | 3.7 mi | 8.1% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Elmwood Township | 5.7 mi | 19.8% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood | 5.9 mi | 19.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrook Township | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±19.5 points) | Lower |
| Rosefield Township | 7.2 mi | 22.6% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elba Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princeville Township | 8.0 mi | 15.9% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jubilee Township, IL (8.1%), Millbrook Township, IL (0.0%), Princeville Township, IL (15.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Peoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood Township | 1.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 2 | Medina Township | 1.1% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 | Chillicothe Township | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 4 | Peoria | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bartonville | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bellevue | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Brimfield | 0.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chillicothe | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Dunlap | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Elmwood | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Glasford | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hanna City | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kingston Mines | 0.0% (±32.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Peoria 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 Brimfield
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brimfield?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brimfield, used by 71.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brimfield heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in Brimfield use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brimfield have electric heat?
28.2% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Brimfield 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 Brimfield village, Illinois (place:08303, in state:17).
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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