How are homes heated in Mendon, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mendon, used by 76.7% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.7% (±8.5 points)
- Electricity
- 22.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mendon
| Fuel used most | Mendon | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.7% (±8.5 points) | 58.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.3% (±8.6 points) | 33.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 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 Mendon, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Mendon, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Adams County (33.3%).
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 Mendon
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendon | — | 22.3% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Mendon Township | 0.9 mi | 26.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ursa | 4.7 mi | 30.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Creek Township (Adams County) | 4.8 mi | 22.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loraine | 5.5 mi | 12.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keene Township | 5.8 mi | 12.7% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ursa Township | 6.3 mi | 27.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington Township | 6.7 mi | 35.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coatsburg | 7.7 mi | 15.4% (±11.0 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 Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Columbus | 0.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Golden | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | La Prairie | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Liberty | 0.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lima | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Loraine | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mendon | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Payson | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Plainville | 0.0% (±37.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ursa | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Beverly Township | 0.0% (±29.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Burton Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Camp Point Township | 0.0% (±5.5 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 Mendon
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mendon?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mendon, used by 76.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mendon heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Mendon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mendon have electric heat?
22.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Mendon 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 Mendon village, Illinois (place:48307, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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