How are homes heated in Prairie Township (Shelby County), IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Prairie Township (Shelby County), used by 58.2% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 58.2% (±8.1 points)
- Electricity
- 21.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Prairie Township (Shelby County)
| Fuel used most | Prairie Township (Shelby County) | Shelby County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.2% (±8.1 points) | 43.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.7% (±7.1 points) | 21.5% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.5% (±8.3 points) | 30.9% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.1% | 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 Prairie Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Prairie Township (Shelby County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shelby County (21.5%).
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 Prairie Township (Shelby County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Township (Shelby County) | — | 21.7% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Stewardson | 1.3 mi | 25.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strasburg | 4.8 mi | 25.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banner Township (Effingham County) | 6.0 mi | 10.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holland Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±19.1 points) | Lower |
| Big Spring Township | 6.4 mi | 29.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksburg Township | 6.4 mi | 5.1% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Sigel Township | 6.4 mi | 20.3% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shumway | 6.8 mi | 17.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Holland Township, IL (0.0%), Clarksburg Township, IL (5.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lakewood Township | 0.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Moweaqua Township | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oconee Township | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Okaw Township | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Penn Township (Shelby County) | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Pickaway Township | 0.0% (±42.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Prairie Township (Shelby County) | 0.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Richland Township (Shelby County) | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ridge Township | 0.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rose Township | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rural Township (Shelby County) | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Shelbyville Township | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sigel Township | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Shelby 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 Prairie Township (Shelby County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Prairie Township (Shelby County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Prairie Township (Shelby County), used by 58.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Prairie Township (Shelby County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Prairie Township (Shelby County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Prairie Township (Shelby County) have electric heat?
21.7% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Prairie Township (Shelby County) 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 Prairie township, Shelby County, Illinois (county subdivision:61522, in state:17 county:173).
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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