How are homes heated in Hamel, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hamel, used by 72.6% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.6% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 25.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Hamel
| Fuel used most | Hamel | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.6% (±8.3 points) | 60.7% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.4% (±8.1 points) | 32.2% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.7 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 Hamel, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Madison County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Hamel, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Madison County (32.2%).
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 Hamel
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamel | — | 25.4% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Hamel Township | 2.1 mi | 27.7% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worden | 2.7 mi | 23.4% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alhambra Township | 4.5 mi | 23.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Omphghent Township | 4.9 mi | 18.4% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alhambra | 5.5 mi | 33.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday Shores | 5.9 mi | 19.9% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston | 6.6 mi | 27.2% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township | 6.7 mi | 21.7% (±6.7 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Bethalto | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Collinsville | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | East Alton | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Edwardsville | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Glen Carbon | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Grantfork | 0.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Hamel | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Hartford | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Holiday Shores | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Livingston | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Madison | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Marine | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Maryville | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Hamel
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hamel?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hamel, used by 72.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hamel heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Hamel use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hamel have electric heat?
25.4% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Hamel 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 Hamel village, Illinois (place:32408, in state:17).
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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