How are homes heated in Freedom Township (Carroll County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Freedom Township (Carroll County), used by 49.2% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.2% (±13.0 points)
- Electricity
- 19.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Freedom Township (Carroll County)
| Fuel used most | Freedom Township (Carroll County) | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.2% (±13.0 points) | 67.6% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.1% (±10.9 points) | 11.7% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.7% (±9.6 points) | 18.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.6 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 Freedom Township (Carroll County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Freedom Township (Carroll County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carroll County (11.7%).
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 Freedom Township (Carroll County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Township (Carroll County) | — | 19.1% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Mount Carroll | 5.0 mi | 12.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland Township (Carroll County) | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berreman Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Carroll County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanark | 6.2 mi | 16.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Grove-Shannon Township | 7.7 mi | 8.3% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley Township | 8.0 mi | 4.0% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pleasant Valley Township, IL (4.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Mount Carroll | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Savanna | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Shannon | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Thomson | 0.0% (±20.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Cherry Grove-Shannon Township | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Elkhorn Grove Township | 0.0% (±45.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Freedom Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mount Carroll Township | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Rock Creek-Lima Township | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Salem Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±22.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Savanna Township | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washington Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Woodland Township (Carroll County) | 0.0% (±31.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Carroll 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 Freedom Township (Carroll County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Freedom Township (Carroll County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Freedom Township (Carroll County), used by 49.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Freedom Township (Carroll County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Freedom Township (Carroll County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Freedom Township (Carroll County) have electric heat?
19.1% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in Freedom Township (Carroll 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 Freedom township, Carroll County, Illinois (county subdivision:27832, in state:17 county:015).
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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