How are homes heated in East Nelson Township, IL?

Name: Heating fuel in East Nelson Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in East Nelson Township, used by 38.0% (±14.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.6% heat with utility gas.

17.2% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 27.6% (±12.3 points)
Electricity: 17.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in East Nelson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	East Nelson Township	Moultrie County	Illinois	United States
Utility gas	27.6% (±12.3 points)	52.2%	75.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±13.9 points)	0.3%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	17.2% (±10.7 points)	22.9%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.0% (±14.4 points)	16.8%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	12.8% (±14.9 points)	3.5%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.9 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.9 points)	1.7%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.4% (±6.8 points)	1.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.9 points)	1.0%	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 East Nelson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Moultrie County (0.3%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In East Nelson Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Moultrie County (22.9%).

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 East Nelson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with East Nelson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
East Nelson Township	—	17.2% (±10.7 points)	—
Allenville	0.6 mi	44.9% (±20.3 points)	Higher
Sullivan	4.5 mi	26.9% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Whitley Township	5.5 mi	9.4% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Jonathan Creek Township	6.0 mi	8.9% (±13.0 points)	Not measurably different
North Okaw Township	6.4 mi	23.5% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Sullivan Township (Moultrie County)	6.5 mi	26.1% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Gays	7.7 mi	30.1% (±15.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mattoon Township	8.8 mi	31.1% (±4.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allenville, IL (44.9%), Mattoon Township, IL (31.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3 (tie)	Allenville	0.0% (±45.5 points)
3 (tie)	Bethany	0.0% (±6.5 points)
3 (tie)	Dalton City	0.0% (±12.0 points)
3 (tie)	Gays	0.0% (±34.5 points)
3 (tie)	Lovington	0.0% (±7.8 points)
3 (tie)	Sullivan	0.0% (±2.0 points)
3 (tie)	East Nelson Township	0.0% (±13.9 points)
3 (tie)	Jonathan Creek Township	0.0% (±11.2 points)
3 (tie)	Lovington Township	0.0% (±5.7 points)
3 (tie)	Lowe Township	0.0% (±5.4 points)
3 (tie)	Marrowbone Township	0.0% (±5.4 points)
3 (tie)	Sullivan Township (Moultrie County)	0.0% (±1.4 points)

Showing 12 of 14 places in Moultrie 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 East Nelson Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in East Nelson Township, used by 38.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in East Nelson Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes in East Nelson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in East Nelson Township have electric heat?

17.2% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes in East Nelson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Nelson township, Moultrie 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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