How are homes heated in Patoka, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Patoka, used by 64.4% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 64.4% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 32.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Patoka
| Fuel used most | Patoka | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.4% (±10.0 points) | 52.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 32.2% (±10.5 points) | 28.0% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 16.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±2.2 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 Patoka, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marion County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Patoka, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marion County (28.0%).
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 Patoka
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patoka | — | 32.2% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Patoka Township | 2.2 mi | 33.0% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 3.3 mi | 37.8% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrigan Township | 4.3 mi | 38.7% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pope Township | 5.1 mi | 14.3% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Marion County) | 7.3 mi | 45.4% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Fork Township (Clinton County) | 7.4 mi | 16.8% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaskaskia Township | 7.5 mi | 7.6% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Tonti Township | 7.9 mi | 22.7% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kaskaskia Township, IL (7.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Centralia | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Iuka | 0.0% (±18.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Junction City | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kell | 0.0% (±41.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kinmundy | 0.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Odin | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Patoka | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Salem | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sandoval | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Vernon | 0.0% (±52.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Walnut Hill | 0.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Wamac | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Alma Township | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Marion 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 Patoka
What is the most common way to heat a home in Patoka?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Patoka, used by 64.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Patoka heat with oil?
0.0% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Patoka use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Patoka have electric heat?
32.2% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Patoka 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 Patoka village, Illinois (place:58057, 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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