How are homes heated in Keithsburg, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Keithsburg, used by 85.4% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.4% heat with electricity.
1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 85.4% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 9.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.1%
Heating fuel in Keithsburg
| Fuel used most | Keithsburg | Mercer County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.4% (±7.1 points) | 60.4% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.4% (±5.8 points) | 12.7% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±3.2 points) | 23.2% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 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 Keithsburg, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mercer County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Keithsburg, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mercer County (12.7%).
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 Keithsburg
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keithsburg | — | 9.4% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Keithsburg Township | 1.4 mi | 9.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abington Township | 5.0 mi | 8.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakville | 5.6 mi | 10.6% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Boston | 5.9 mi | 10.9% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bald Bluff Township | 6.5 mi | 21.4% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seaton | 7.1 mi | 7.2% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Joy | 7.3 mi | 17.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Boston Township | 7.7 mi | 8.9% (±6.2 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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perryton Township | 9.6% (±14.9 points) |
| 2 | Abington Township | 3.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | Richland Grove Township | 2.2% (±2.2 points) |
| 4 | Mercer Township | 1.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Keithsburg | 1.1% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Keithsburg Township | 1.1% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Aledo | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Joy | 0.0% (±19.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Matherville | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New Boston | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | North Henderson | 0.0% (±33.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Mercer 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 Keithsburg
What is the most common way to heat a home in Keithsburg?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Keithsburg, used by 85.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Keithsburg heat with oil?
1.1% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Keithsburg use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Keithsburg have electric heat?
9.4% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Keithsburg 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 Keithsburg city, Illinois (place:39298, in state:17).
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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Figures last updated on .
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