How are homes heated in Dahlgren, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dahlgren, used by 76.2% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.2% (±11.1 points)
- Electricity
- 18.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Dahlgren
| Fuel used most | Dahlgren | Hamilton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.2% (±11.1 points) | 41.6% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.5% (±9.9 points) | 16.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.3% (±5.1 points) | 37.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 3.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.0% | 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 Dahlgren, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Dahlgren, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hamilton County (16.3%).
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 Dahlgren
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | — | 18.5% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Dahlgren Township | 1.6 mi | 14.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Rive | 3.8 mi | 22.7% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pendleton Township | 5.3 mi | 27.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moores Prairie Township | 5.4 mi | 21.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Prairie City | 7.2 mi | 7.1% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knight Prairie Township | 7.8 mi | 23.7% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Four Mile Township | 8.4 mi | 4.8% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Bluford | 9.3 mi | 21.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Four Mile Township, IL (4.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Belle Prairie City | 0.0% (±60.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Broughton | 0.0% (±40.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Dahlgren | 0.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Macedonia | 0.0% (±77.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | McLeansboro | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Beaver Creek Township | 0.0% (±44.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Crook Township | 0.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Crouch Township | 0.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Dahlgren Township | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Hamilton 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 Dahlgren
What is the most common way to heat a home in Dahlgren?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dahlgren, used by 76.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Dahlgren heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.2 points) of occupied homes in Dahlgren use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Dahlgren have electric heat?
18.5% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Dahlgren heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren 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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