How are homes heated in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL?

Name: Heating fuel in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), used by 40.3% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.6% heat with electricity.

1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 40.3% (±10.8 points)
Electricity: 9.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.7%

Heating fuel in Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	Stephenson County	Illinois	United States
Utility gas	40.3% (±10.8 points)	67.3%	75.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.7% (±2.6 points)	0.8%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	9.6% (±4.5 points)	15.8%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	28.7% (±9.0 points)	12.6%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	18.7% (±14.4 points)	1.8%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±1.0 points)	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.9 points)	0.9%	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 Harlem Township (Stephenson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Stephenson County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Harlem Township (Stephenson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Stephenson County (15.8%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Harlem Township (Stephenson County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	—	9.6% (±4.5 points)	—
Erin Township	4.0 mi	0.0% (±27.8 points)	Not measurably different
Cedarville	4.4 mi	7.5% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Freeport	4.6 mi	18.0% (±2.6 points)	Higher
Freeport Township	4.6 mi	18.0% (±2.6 points)	Higher
Florence Township (Stephenson County)	6.3 mi	6.6% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Waddams Township	6.3 mi	31.6% (±18.6 points)	Higher
Buckeye Township	6.7 mi	10.8% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lancaster Township	6.8 mi	8.1% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Freeport, IL (18.0%), Freeport Township, IL (18.0%), Waddams Township, IL (31.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Stephenson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Loran Township	13.4% (±12.8 points)
2	Jefferson Township	10.0% (±15.4 points)
3	Winslow Township	7.8% (±7.4 points)
4	Winslow	4.9% (±5.2 points)
5	Florence Township (Stephenson County)	3.5% (±4.7 points)
6	Oneco Township	3.1% (±2.7 points)
7	Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	1.7% (±2.6 points)
8	German Valley	1.1% (±1.6 points)
9	Orangeville	0.8% (±1.1 points)
10 (tie)	Pearl City	0.4% (±1.3 points)
10 (tie)	Ridott Township	0.4% (±0.6 points)
12 (tie)	Freeport	0.1% (±0.1 points)
12 (tie)	Freeport Township	0.1% (±0.1 points)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Stephenson 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 Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Harlem Township (Stephenson County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), used by 40.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) heat with oil?

1.7% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) have electric heat?

9.6% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlem township, Stephenson County, Illinois

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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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