How are homes heated in Durand Township, IL?

Name: Heating fuel in Durand Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Durand Township, used by 58.1% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 58.1% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 17.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Durand Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Durand Township	Winnebago County	Illinois	United States
Utility gas	58.1% (±6.2 points)	83.5%	75.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	17.3% (±5.8 points)	12.6%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	17.1% (±6.0 points)	2.4%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	6.3% (±5.5 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8% (±1.2 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 Durand Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Winnebago County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Durand Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Winnebago County (12.6%).

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 Durand Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Durand Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Durand Township	—	17.3% (±5.8 points)	—
Durand	2.0 mi	18.6% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Davis	3.4 mi	7.5% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Pecatonica Township	3.6 mi	9.7% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Summerset	3.7 mi	12.4% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Laona Township	4.7 mi	18.2% (±12.8 points)	Not measurably different
Rock Run Township	5.9 mi	13.7% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Rock City	6.2 mi	11.7% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Harrison Township	6.4 mi	0.0% (±19.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Davis, IL (7.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Winnebago County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)	Roscoe	0.0% (±0.9 points)
7 (tie)	South Beloit	0.0% (±1.1 points)
7 (tie)	Westlake Village	0.0% (±7.0 points)
7 (tie)	Winnebago	0.0% (±3.2 points)
7 (tie)	Burritt Township	0.0% (±9.9 points)
7 (tie)	Cherry Valley Township	0.0% (±0.5 points)
7 (tie)	Durand Township	0.0% (±3.5 points)
7 (tie)	Harlem Township (Winnebago County)	0.0% (±0.2 points)
7 (tie)	Harrison Township	0.0% (±19.8 points)
7 (tie)	Laona Township	0.0% (±7.0 points)
7 (tie)	Owen Township	0.0% (±2.9 points)
7 (tie)	Pecatonica Township	0.0% (±2.1 points)
7 (tie)	Roscoe Township	0.0% (±0.5 points)

Showing 13 of 26 places in Winnebago 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 Durand Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Durand Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Durand Township, used by 58.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Durand Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Durand Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Durand Township have electric heat?

17.3% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Durand Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Durand township, Winnebago County, 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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