How are homes heated in Greene Township (Mercer County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Greene Township (Mercer County), used by 69.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.0% (±7.2 points)
- Electricity
- 14.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Greene Township (Mercer County)
| Fuel used most | Greene Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.0% (±7.2 points) | 60.4% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.4% (±6.0 points) | 12.7% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.6% (±6.4 points) | 23.2% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.2 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 Greene Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mercer County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Greene Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mercer County (12.7%).
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 Greene Township (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Township (Mercer County) | — | 14.4% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Viola | 1.5 mi | 11.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matherville | 4.2 mi | 24.3% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Preemption Township | 5.6 mi | 15.9% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mercer Township | 5.7 mi | 18.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rivoli Township | 6.1 mi | 15.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suez Township | 6.1 mi | 11.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aledo | 6.9 mi | 19.1% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perryton Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±31.7 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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Seaton | 0.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sherrard | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Viola | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Windsor (Mercer County) | 0.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Duncan Township | 0.0% (±27.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eliza Township | 0.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Greene Township (Mercer County) | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Millersburg Township | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Boston Township | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | North Henderson Township | 0.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ohio Grove Township | 0.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Preemption Township | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rivoli Township | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Mercer 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 Greene Township (Mercer County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Greene Township (Mercer County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Greene Township (Mercer County), used by 69.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Greene Township (Mercer County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Greene Township (Mercer County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Greene Township (Mercer County) have electric heat?
14.4% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Greene Township (Mercer 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 Greene township, Mercer County, Illinois (county subdivision:31342, in state:17 county:131).
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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