How are homes heated in Douglas Township (Iroquois County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Douglas Township (Iroquois County), used by 78.7% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 78.7% (±6.2 points)
- Electricity
- 9.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Douglas Township (Iroquois County)
| Fuel used most | Douglas Township (Iroquois County) | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.7% (±6.2 points) | 62.4% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 18.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.1% (±6.6 points) | 17.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.3% | 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 Douglas Township (Iroquois County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Iroquois County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Douglas Township (Iroquois County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Iroquois County (18.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Douglas Township (Iroquois County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Township (Iroquois County) | — | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Gilman | 0.7 mi | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danforth | 3.8 mi | 13.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onarga | 3.8 mi | 7.5% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danforth Township | 4.2 mi | 8.0% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onarga Township | 5.2 mi | 10.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgeland Township | 5.9 mi | 6.3% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent City | 7.7 mi | 13.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashkum | 7.9 mi | 22.3% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ashkum, IL (22.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Iroquois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Ash Grove Township (Iroquois County) | 0.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Beaver Township | 0.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Beaverville Township | 0.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Belmont Township | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Concord Township (Iroquois County) | 0.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Crescent Township | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Douglas Township (Iroquois County) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Loda Township | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Martinton Township | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Middleport Township | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Milford Township | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Onarga Township | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Papineau Township | 0.0% (±22.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Iroquois 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 Douglas Township (Iroquois County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Douglas Township (Iroquois County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Douglas Township (Iroquois County), used by 78.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Douglas Township (Iroquois County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Douglas Township (Iroquois County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Douglas Township (Iroquois County) have electric heat?
9.2% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Douglas Township (Iroquois County) 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 Douglas township, Iroquois County, Illinois (county subdivision:20487, in state:17 county:075).
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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