How are homes heated in Clayton, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clayton, used by 66.7% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 66.7% (±9.9 points)
- Electricity
- 32.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Clayton
| Fuel used most | Clayton | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.7% (±9.9 points) | 58.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 32.2% (±9.6 points) | 33.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Clayton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Clayton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (33.3%).
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 Clayton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | 32.2% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Clayton Township (Adams County) | 2.1 mi | 32.7% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Adams County) | 3.9 mi | 16.7% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Station | 4.8 mi | 17.0% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Point | 5.6 mi | 33.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pea Ridge Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golden | 6.4 mi | 24.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Brown County) | 6.4 mi | 11.5% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Camp Point Township | 7.7 mi | 33.6% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lee Township (Brown County), IL (11.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Township (Adams County) | 2.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Quincy | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Quincy Township | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Camp Point | 0.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Clayton | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Coatsburg | 0.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Columbus | 0.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Golden | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | La Prairie | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Liberty | 0.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lima | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 37 places in Adams 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 Clayton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Clayton?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clayton, used by 66.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Clayton heat with oil?
0.0% (±13.5 points) of occupied homes in Clayton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Clayton have electric heat?
32.2% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Clayton 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 Clayton village, Illinois (place:14767, in state:17).
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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