How are homes heated in Leaf River Township, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Leaf River Township, used by 52.1% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 52.1% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 18.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Leaf River Township
| Fuel used most | Leaf River Township | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.1% (±12.2 points) | 66.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.1% (±9.2 points) | 14.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 28.6% (±12.4 points) | 16.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.6 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 Leaf River Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Leaf River Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ogle County (14.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Leaf River Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf River Township | — | 18.1% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Leaf River | 2.5 mi | 11.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adeline | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±52.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockvale Township | 5.9 mi | 18.7% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Valley | 6.0 mi | 34.9% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Seward Township (Winnebago County) | 6.2 mi | 8.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Morris Township | 6.7 mi | 14.8% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maryland Township | 6.7 mi | 3.7% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Byron Township | 6.8 mi | 13.0% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maryland Township, IL (3.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: German Valley, IL (34.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Dement Township | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eagle Point Township | 0.0% (±24.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Flagg Township | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Forreston Township | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Grand Detour Township | 0.0% (±15.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lafayette Township (Ogle County) | 0.0% (±33.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Leaf River Township | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lincoln Township | 0.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Marion Township (Ogle County) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Maryland Township | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Monroe Township | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Oregon-Nashua Township | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Pine Creek Township | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Ogle 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 Leaf River Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Leaf River Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Leaf River Township, used by 52.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Leaf River Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Leaf River Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Leaf River Township have electric heat?
18.1% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Leaf River 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 Leaf River township, Ogle County, Illinois (county subdivision:42470, in state:17 county:141).
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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