How are homes heated in Johnson Township (Christian County), IL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Johnson Township (Christian County), used by 48.1% (±16.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 21.9% (±16.6 points)
- Electricity
- 48.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Johnson Township (Christian County)
| Fuel used most | Johnson Township (Christian County) | Christian County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.9% (±16.6 points) | 68.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.1% (±16.9 points) | 18.8% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.4% (±12.0 points) | 11.2% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±4.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.1% (±6.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.2% | 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 Johnson Township (Christian County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Christian County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Johnson Township (Christian County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Christian County (18.8%).
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 Johnson Township (Christian County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Township (Christian County) | — | 48.1% (±16.9 points) | — |
| Bear Creek Township (Christian County) | 5.2 mi | 12.6% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Palmer | 5.3 mi | 17.0% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Taylorville | 5.5 mi | 22.5% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Taylorville Township | 5.9 mi | 23.0% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Greenwood Township (Christian County) | 6.3 mi | 6.0% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Owaneco | 6.4 mi | 4.1% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Locust Township | 6.6 mi | 8.5% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Ricks Township | 7.4 mi | 20.2% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bear Creek Township (Christian County), IL (12.6%), Palmer, IL (17.0%), Taylorville, IL (22.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Christian County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Stonington | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Taylorville | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Tovey | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Assumption Township | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bear Creek Township (Christian County) | 0.0% (±17.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Greenwood Township (Christian County) | 0.0% (±45.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Johnson Township (Christian County) | 0.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | King Township | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Locust Township | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | May Township (Christian County) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mosquito Township | 0.0% (±31.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Pana Township | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Prairieton Township | 0.0% (±17.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Christian 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 Johnson Township (Christian County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Johnson Township (Christian County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Johnson Township (Christian County), used by 48.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Johnson Township (Christian County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Johnson Township (Christian County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Johnson Township (Christian County) have electric heat?
48.1% (±16.9 points) of occupied homes in Johnson Township (Christian 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 Johnson township, Christian County, Illinois (county subdivision:38492, in state:17 county:021).
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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