How are homes heated in Ophir Township, IL?

Name: Heating fuel in Ophir Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ophir Township, used by 72.0% (±17.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.5% heat with utility gas.

8.0% heat with electricity.

9.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 10.5% (±7.1 points)
Electricity: 8.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.5%

Heating fuel in Ophir Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Ophir Township	LaSalle County	Illinois	United States
Utility gas	10.5% (±7.1 points)	76.1%	75.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.5% (±13.5 points)	0.2%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	8.0% (±11.9 points)	13.6%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	72.0% (±17.9 points)	8.9%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±17.0 points)	0.5%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±17.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±17.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±17.0 points)	0.2%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±17.0 points)	0.3%	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 Ophir Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Ophir Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from LaSalle County (13.6%).

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 Ophir Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Ophir Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Ophir Township	—	8.0% (±11.9 points)	—
Troy Grove	5.5 mi	6.4% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Freedom Township (LaSalle County)	5.6 mi	17.5% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Waltham Township	5.8 mi	2.1% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Meriden Township	6.2 mi	0.0% (±20.1 points)	Not measurably different
Troy Grove Township	6.9 mi	24.4% (±14.1 points)	Not measurably different
Earlville	7.2 mi	18.1% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Wallace Township	7.4 mi	11.4% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different
Mendota	7.4 mi	26.2% (±6.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mendota, IL (26.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across LaSalle County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Ophir Township	9.5% (±13.5 points)
2	Freedom Township (LaSalle County)	7.6% (±11.8 points)
3 (tie)	Adams Township	2.3% (±3.4 points)
3 (tie)	Eden Township	2.3% (±2.9 points)
3 (tie)	Hope Township	2.3% (±3.5 points)
6	Grand Rapids Township	2.2% (±3.2 points)
7	Brookfield Township	2.0% (±2.9 points)

Showing 7 of 62 places in LaSalle 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 Ophir Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Ophir Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ophir Township, used by 72.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Ophir Township heat with oil?

9.5% (±13.5 points) of occupied homes in Ophir Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Ophir Township have electric heat?

8.0% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Ophir Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ophir township, LaSalle County, 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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