How are homes heated in Golden, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Golden, used by 73.8% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.8% (±9.1 points)
- Electricity
- 24.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Golden
| Fuel used most | Golden | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.8% (±9.1 points) | 58.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.8% (±9.1 points) | 33.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.6% | 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 Golden, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Golden, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (33.3%).
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 Golden
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | — | 24.8% (±9.1 points) | — |
| La Prairie | 2.7 mi | 65.0% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Township | 3.4 mi | 31.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton Township (Adams County) | 4.3 mi | 32.7% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houston Township | 5.1 mi | 63.5% (±20.5 points) | Higher |
| Camp Point Township | 5.4 mi | 33.6% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Point | 5.6 mi | 33.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 6.4 mi | 32.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowen | 8.7 mi | 26.9% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Houston Township, IL (63.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Quincy | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Quincy Township | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Camp Point | 0.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Clayton | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Coatsburg | 0.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Columbus | 0.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Golden | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | La Prairie | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Liberty | 0.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lima | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Loraine | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mendon | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Payson | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Adams 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 Golden
What is the most common way to heat a home in Golden?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Golden, used by 73.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Golden heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Golden use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Golden have electric heat?
24.8% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Golden 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 Golden village, Illinois (place:30159, in state:17).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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