How are homes heated in Kent Township, IL?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kent Township, used by 54.2% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% heat with utility gas.
3.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 39.9% (±16.6 points)
- Electricity
- 3.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Kent Township
| Fuel used most | Kent Township | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.9% (±16.6 points) | 67.3% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.0% (±3.9 points) | 15.8% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 54.2% (±17.3 points) | 12.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±4.8 points) | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.9 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 Kent Township, 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 Kent Township, 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 Kent Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Township | — | 3.0% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Lena | 4.1 mi | 23.7% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Wards Grove Township | 4.4 mi | 23.8% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erin Township | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pearl City | 4.7 mi | 19.4% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Point Township | 6.2 mi | 20.7% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Loran Township | 6.9 mi | 12.5% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Stockton | 7.2 mi | 11.9% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lena, IL (23.7%), Pearl City, IL (19.4%), West Point Township, IL (20.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Lena | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Ridott | 0.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Rock City | 0.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Buckeye Township | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Dakota Township | 0.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Erin Township | 0.0% (±27.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Kent Township | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lancaster Township | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Rock Grove Township | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Rock Run Township | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Silver Creek Township | 0.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Waddams Township | 0.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | West Point Township | 0.0% (±2.6 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 Kent Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kent Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kent Township, used by 54.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kent Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Kent Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kent Township have electric heat?
3.0% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Kent Township 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 Kent township, Stephenson County, Illinois (county subdivision:39610, in state:17 county:177).
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 .