How are homes heated in Findlay, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Findlay, used by 79.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.0% (±7.5 points)
- Electricity
- 19.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Findlay
| Fuel used most | Findlay | Shelby County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.0% (±7.5 points) | 43.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.0% (±7.4 points) | 21.5% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 30.9% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.1% | 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 Findlay, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Findlay, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (21.5%).
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 Findlay
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay | — | 19.0% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Todds Point Township | 1.5 mi | 16.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Okaw Township | 2.6 mi | 29.1% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pickaway Township | 6.3 mi | 14.3% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Township | 6.4 mi | 17.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Township | 6.5 mi | 7.5% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan Township (Moultrie County) | 7.3 mi | 26.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marrowbone Township | 7.5 mi | 19.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelbyville | 8.1 mi | 35.8% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shelbyville, IL (35.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Cowden | 0.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Findlay | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Herrick | 0.0% (±26.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Moweaqua | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oconee | 0.0% (±36.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Shelbyville | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sigel | 0.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Stewardson | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 35 places in Shelby 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 Findlay
What is the most common way to heat a home in Findlay?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Findlay, used by 79.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Findlay heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Findlay use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Findlay have electric heat?
19.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Findlay 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 Findlay village, Illinois (place:26116, in state:17).
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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Figures last updated on .
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