How are homes heated in Park City, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Park City, used by 72.3% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.3% (±7.2 points)
- Electricity
- 26.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Park City
| Fuel used most | Park City | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.3% (±7.2 points) | 83.2% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.5% (±7.3 points) | 14.7% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 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 Park City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lake County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Park City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lake County (14.7%).
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 Park City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City | — | 26.5% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Waukegan | 1.5 mi | 23.4% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gurnee | 2.5 mi | 17.9% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Waukegan Township | 2.7 mi | 22.1% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Chicago | 3.1 mi | 25.4% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 3.1 mi | 19.9% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Oaks | 3.8 mi | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Gages Lake | 4.6 mi | 14.1% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Knollwood | 4.8 mi | 13.2% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gurnee, IL (17.9%), Green Oaks, IL (5.9%), Gages Lake, IL (14.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Lindenhurst | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Long Grove | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Long Lake | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Mettawa | 0.0% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | North Barrington | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Old Mill Creek | 0.0% (±39.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Park City | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Riverwoods | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Round Lake | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Round Lake Heights | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Round Lake Park | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Third Lake | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Tower Lakes | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Park City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Park City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Park City, used by 72.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Park City heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Park City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Park City have electric heat?
26.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Park City 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 Park City city, Illinois (place:57654, 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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