How are homes heated in Melrose Township (Adams County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Melrose Township (Adams County), used by 55.4% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 55.4% (±9.6 points)
- Electricity
- 38.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Melrose Township (Adams County)
| Fuel used most | Melrose Township (Adams County) | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.4% (±9.6 points) | 58.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 38.5% (±10.6 points) | 33.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.2% (±2.6 points) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.1% (±3.4 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±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 Melrose Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Melrose Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (33.3%).
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 Melrose Township (Adams County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Township (Adams County) | — | 38.5% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Quincy | 4.0 mi | 33.6% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township | 4.0 mi | 33.6% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fall Creek Township | 5.5 mi | 37.4% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payson | 7.0 mi | 20.4% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Burton Township (Adams County) | 7.3 mi | 29.2% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington Township | 7.8 mi | 35.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Adams County) | 9.3 mi | 36.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Payson Township | 9.4 mi | 29.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Payson, IL (20.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Honey Creek Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Houston Township | 0.0% (±33.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Keene Township | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Liberty Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lima Township | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | McKee Township | 0.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Melrose Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mendon Township | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Northeast Township | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Payson Township | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Richfield Township | 0.0% (±26.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Riverside Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ursa Township | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Adams 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 Melrose Township (Adams County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Melrose Township (Adams County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Melrose Township (Adams County), used by 55.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Melrose Township (Adams County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Melrose Township (Adams County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Melrose Township (Adams County) have electric heat?
38.5% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Melrose Township (Adams 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 Melrose township, Adams County, Illinois (county subdivision:48203, in state:17 county:001).
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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