How are homes heated in Polo, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Polo, used by 80.6% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 80.6% (±7.2 points)
- Electricity
- 15.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Polo
| Fuel used most | Polo | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.6% (±7.2 points) | 66.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.6% (±6.5 points) | 14.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 16.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.7% | 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 Polo, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Polo, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ogle County (14.6%).
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 Polo
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo | — | 15.6% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Buffalo Township | 0.6 mi | 15.7% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Point Township | 4.0 mi | 17.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 4.3 mi | 12.6% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Creek Township | 6.5 mi | 7.5% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn Grove Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville Township | 7.0 mi | 2.6% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Palmyra Township | 8.6 mi | 16.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookville Township, IL (2.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Davis Junction | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Forreston | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hillcrest | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Leaf River | 0.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Monroe Center | 0.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Oregon | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Polo | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rochelle | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Stillman Valley | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Buffalo Township | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Byron Township | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Dement Township | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eagle Point Township | 0.0% (±24.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Ogle 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 Polo
What is the most common way to heat a home in Polo?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Polo, used by 80.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Polo heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Polo use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Polo have electric heat?
15.6% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Polo 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 Polo city, Illinois (place:60937, 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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