How are homes heated in Gray Township, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Gray Township, used by 63.8% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.5% heat with electricity.
1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 63.8% (±12.1 points)
- Electricity
- 16.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.6%
Heating fuel in Gray Township
| Fuel used most | Gray Township | White County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.8% (±12.1 points) | 58.6% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.5% (±7.5 points) | 20.0% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 17.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.5% (±12.4 points) | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 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 Gray Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from White County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Gray Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from White County (20.0%).
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 Gray Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Township | — | 16.5% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Grayville | 3.6 mi | 26.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phillips Township | 4.3 mi | 16.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crossville | 4.8 mi | 16.2% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phillipstown | 6.5 mi | 25.0% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township | 7.1 mi | 28.4% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Griffin | 7.9 mi | 43.8% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burnt Prairie Township | 8.4 mi | 24.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Harmony | 9.9 mi | 23.0% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across White County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Shoals | 3.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 2 | Gray Township | 1.6% (±2.7 points) |
| 3 | Crossville | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 4 | Mill Shoals Township | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 5 | Phillips Township | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Burnt Prairie | 0.0% (±77.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Carmi | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Enfield | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in White 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 Gray Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Gray Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Gray Township, used by 63.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gray Township heat with oil?
1.6% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Gray Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gray Township have electric heat?
16.5% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Gray 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 Gray township, White County, Illinois (county subdivision:31069, in state:17 county:193).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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