How are homes heated in Moweaqua, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Moweaqua, used by 68.8% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 68.8% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 29.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Moweaqua
| Fuel used most | Moweaqua | Shelby County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.8% (±7.7 points) | 43.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.0% (±7.9 points) | 21.5% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 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 Moweaqua, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Moweaqua, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (21.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Moweaqua
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moweaqua | — | 29.0% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Moweaqua Township | 2.6 mi | 29.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairieton Township | 3.3 mi | 8.9% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Flat Branch Township | 5.3 mi | 12.9% (±12.5 points) | Lower |
| South Macon Township | 5.6 mi | 13.6% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant View Township | 5.6 mi | 19.9% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macon | 5.9 mi | 14.8% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Blue Mound | 7.3 mi | 20.7% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Assumption | 7.6 mi | 19.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Prairieton Township, IL (8.9%), Flat Branch Township, IL (12.9%), South Macon Township, IL (13.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Cowden | 0.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Findlay | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Herrick | 0.0% (±26.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Moweaqua | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oconee | 0.0% (±36.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Shelbyville | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sigel | 0.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Stewardson | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Strasburg | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Tower Hill | 0.0% (±20.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 35 places in Shelby 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 Moweaqua
What is the most common way to heat a home in Moweaqua?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Moweaqua, used by 68.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Moweaqua heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Moweaqua use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Moweaqua have electric heat?
29.0% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Moweaqua heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moweaqua village, Illinois
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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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