How are homes heated in Elbridge Township, IL?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elbridge Township, used by 81.4% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.2% heat with utility gas.
8.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.2% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 8.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Elbridge Township
| Fuel used most | Elbridge Township | Edgar County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.2% (±5.8 points) | 55.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.8% (±9.3 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 81.4% (±12.9 points) | 17.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.6% (±5.8 points) | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.4% | 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 Elbridge Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Edgar County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Elbridge Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Edgar County (22.8%).
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 Elbridge Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbridge Township | — | 8.8% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Vermilion | 3.4 mi | 40.7% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| Stratton Township | 5.8 mi | 21.6% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Symmes Township | 6.4 mi | 11.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 7.1 mi | 37.3% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County) | 7.3 mi | 44.6% (±6.9 points) | Higher |
| Paris | 7.9 mi | 27.7% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Wabash Township | 8.4 mi | 21.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Terre Haute | 8.7 mi | 35.5% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vermilion, IL (40.7%), Fayette Township, IN (37.3%), Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County), IN (44.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Edgar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Paris | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Redmon | 0.0% (±34.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Vermilion | 0.0% (±35.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Brouilletts Creek Township | 0.0% (±42.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Buck Township | 0.0% (±29.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Edgar Township | 0.0% (±19.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Elbridge Township | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grandview Township | 0.0% (±18.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hunter Township | 0.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Paris Township | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Prairie Township (Edgar County) | 0.0% (±33.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ross Township (Edgar County) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Shiloh Township (Edgar County) | 0.0% (±59.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Edgar 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Elbridge Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Elbridge Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Elbridge Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Elbridge Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Elbridge Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elbridge Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elbridge Township, used by 81.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elbridge Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Elbridge Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elbridge Township have electric heat?
8.8% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Elbridge Township 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 Elbridge township, Edgar County, Illinois (county subdivision:22912, in state:17 county:045).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .