How are homes heated in Petty Township, IL?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Petty Township, used by 71.2% (±22.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.6% heat with utility gas.
5.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 23.6% (±21.2 points)
- Electricity
- 5.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Petty Township
| Fuel used most | Petty Township | Lawrence County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.6% (±21.2 points) | 55.1% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.2% (±7.7 points) | 26.0% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 71.2% (±22.2 points) | 17.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.5% | 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 Petty Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Petty Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lawrence County (26.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Petty Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Township | — | 5.2% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Southwest Township | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 5.9 mi | 32.8% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| Christy Township | 7.0 mi | 40.6% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| German Township | 7.0 mi | 19.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport Township | 7.5 mi | 18.0% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Bridgeport | 7.6 mi | 16.3% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Martin Township (Crawford County) | 7.9 mi | 41.7% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bond Township | 7.9 mi | 17.0% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sumner, IL (32.8%), Christy Township, IL (40.6%), Bridgeport Township, IL (18.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Sumner | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Allison Township | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bond Township | 0.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Christy Township | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lawrence Township | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lukin Township | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Petty Township | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Russell Township | 0.0% (±25.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Lawrence 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 Petty Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Petty Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Petty Township, used by 71.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Petty Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes in Petty Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Petty Township have electric heat?
5.2% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Petty Township 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 Petty township, Lawrence County, Illinois (county subdivision:59377, in state:17 county:101).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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