How are homes heated in Chalmers Township, IL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Chalmers Township, used by 40.5% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 37.7% (±19.6 points)
- Electricity
- 40.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Chalmers Township
| Fuel used most | Chalmers Township | McDonough County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.7% (±19.6 points) | 53.3% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.5% (±16.5 points) | 32.2% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.7% (±11.5 points) | 11.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±3.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.4% | 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 Chalmers Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McDonough County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Chalmers Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McDonough County (32.2%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Chalmers Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmers Township | — | 40.5% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Colchester Township | 3.7 mi | 19.7% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Colchester | 4.0 mi | 17.1% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Macomb | 5.0 mi | 41.6% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macomb City Township | 5.0 mi | 41.6% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township | 5.6 mi | 4.9% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Scotland Township | 5.6 mi | 16.3% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tennessee | 6.1 mi | 12.5% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| Emmet Township | 7.1 mi | 46.6% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colchester Township, IL (19.7%), Colchester, IL (17.1%), Bethel Township, IL (4.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McDonough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Prairie City | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Sciota | 0.0% (±53.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Tennessee | 0.0% (±39.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Bethel Township | 0.0% (±29.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Blandinsville Township | 0.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Bushnell Township | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Chalmers Township | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Colchester Township | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Eldorado Township | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Emmet Township | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hire Township | 0.0% (±47.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Industry Township | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lamoine Township | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in McDonough 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 Chalmers Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Chalmers Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Chalmers Township, used by 40.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Chalmers Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Chalmers Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Chalmers Township have electric heat?
40.5% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes in Chalmers Township 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 Chalmers township, McDonough County, Illinois (county subdivision:12333, in state:17 county:109).
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 .