How are homes heated in Hopewell, IL?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell, used by 53.6% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.9% heat with utility gas.
36.8% heat with electricity.
1.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.9% (±3.6 points)
- Electricity
- 36.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.9%
Heating fuel in Hopewell
| Fuel used most | Hopewell | Marshall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% (±3.6 points) | 54.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.9% (±3.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.8% (±9.4 points) | 20.4% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 53.6% (±9.8 points) | 21.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% (±3.7 points) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.5% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±16.4 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 Hopewell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marshall County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Hopewell, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Marshall County (20.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Hopewell
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell | — | 36.8% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Steuben Township | 2.9 mi | 24.9% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Lacon Township | 2.9 mi | 29.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparland | 3.2 mi | 16.3% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Lacon | 3.8 mi | 26.3% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chillicothe Township | 4.3 mi | 21.0% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Chillicothe | 5.3 mi | 24.1% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| La Prairie Township | 6.5 mi | 10.2% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Richland Township (Marshall County) | 6.7 mi | 8.3% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steuben Township, IL (24.9%), Sparland, IL (16.3%), Chillicothe Township, IL (21.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberts Township | 13.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 2 | Steuben Township | 2.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | Hopewell | 1.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 4 | Evans Township | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 | Lacon | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 6 | Lacon Township | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Henry | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Rose | 0.0% (±43.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sparland | 0.0% (±23.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 20 places in Marshall 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 Hopewell
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hopewell?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell, used by 53.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hopewell heat with oil?
1.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hopewell have electric heat?
36.8% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopewell village, 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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