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

Name: Heating fuel in Harlem Township (Winnebago County), IL, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harlem Township (Winnebago County), used by 90.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.6% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 90.0% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 8.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Harlem Township (Winnebago County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Harlem Township (Winnebago County)	Winnebago County	Illinois	United States
Utility gas	90.0% (±2.2 points)	83.5%	75.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	8.6% (±2.0 points)	12.6%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.7% (±0.4 points)	2.4%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.4% (±0.3 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.7%	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 (Winnebago County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Winnebago County (0.1%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Harlem Township (Winnebago County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Winnebago County (12.6%).

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 (Winnebago County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Harlem Township (Winnebago County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Harlem Township (Winnebago County)	—	8.6% (±2.0 points)	—
Loves Park	1.9 mi	17.3% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Machesney Park	2.2 mi	7.3% (±2.0 points)	Not measurably different
Caledonia Township	4.2 mi	14.2% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Caledonia	4.5 mi	4.5% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Roscoe	4.5 mi	9.7% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Candlewick Lake	5.8 mi	15.0% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Roscoe Township	6.0 mi	7.9% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
Timberlane	6.2 mi	4.9% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Loves Park, IL (17.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)	South Beloit	0.0% (±1.1 points)
7 (tie)	Westlake Village	0.0% (±7.0 points)
7 (tie)	Winnebago	0.0% (±3.2 points)
7 (tie)	Burritt Township	0.0% (±9.9 points)
7 (tie)	Cherry Valley Township	0.0% (±0.5 points)
7 (tie)	Durand Township	0.0% (±3.5 points)
7 (tie)	Harlem Township (Winnebago County)	0.0% (±0.2 points)
7 (tie)	Harrison Township	0.0% (±19.8 points)
7 (tie)	Laona Township	0.0% (±7.0 points)
7 (tie)	Owen Township	0.0% (±2.9 points)
7 (tie)	Pecatonica Township	0.0% (±2.1 points)
7 (tie)	Roscoe Township	0.0% (±0.5 points)
7 (tie)	Winnebago Township	0.0% (±1.9 points)

Showing 13 of 26 places in Winnebago 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 (Winnebago County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harlem Township (Winnebago County), used by 90.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

0.0% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Harlem Township (Winnebago County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

8.6% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Harlem Township (Winnebago County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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