How are homes heated in Liberty Township (Effingham County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Effingham County), used by 51.0% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 51.0% (±10.8 points)
- Electricity
- 21.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Liberty Township (Effingham County)
| Fuel used most | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.0% (±10.8 points) | 44.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.3% (±7.5 points) | 34.2% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 25.0% (±13.8 points) | 17.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.7% (±3.3 points) | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.9 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 Liberty Township (Effingham County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Effingham County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Liberty Township (Effingham County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Effingham County (34.2%).
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 Liberty Township (Effingham County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Effingham County) | — | 21.3% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Beecher City | 2.1 mi | 23.7% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holland Township | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±19.1 points) | Lower |
| Moccasin Township | 4.5 mi | 11.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shumway | 5.2 mi | 17.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banner Township (Effingham County) | 6.0 mi | 10.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dry Point Township | 7.0 mi | 14.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cowden | 7.0 mi | 22.9% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township | 7.4 mi | 10.8% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Holland Township, IL (0.0%), Loudon Township, IL (10.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Teutopolis | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Watson | 0.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Banner Township (Effingham County) | 0.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Bishop Township | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 0.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lucas Township | 0.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mason Township | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Moccasin Township | 0.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mound Township (Effingham County) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | St. Francis Township | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Summit Township | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Effingham 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 Liberty Township (Effingham County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberty Township (Effingham County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Effingham County), used by 51.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Liberty Township (Effingham County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Effingham County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Liberty Township (Effingham County) have electric heat?
21.3% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Effingham 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 Liberty township, Effingham County, Illinois (county subdivision:43159, in state:17 county:049).
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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