How are homes heated in Quiver Township, IL?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Quiver Township, used by 59.6% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.0% heat with utility gas.
15.1% heat with electricity.
7.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.0% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 15.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.7%
Heating fuel in Quiver Township
| Fuel used most | Quiver Township | Mason County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.0% (±5.8 points) | 61.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.7% (±8.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.1% (±10.3 points) | 15.8% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 59.6% (±13.3 points) | 19.2% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.0% (±5.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±3.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.2% | 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 Quiver Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mason County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Quiver Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mason County (15.8%).
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 Quiver Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiver Township | — | 15.1% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Topeka | 2.8 mi | 12.5% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liverpool | 3.9 mi | 9.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest City | 5.3 mi | 17.2% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest City Township | 6.0 mi | 22.5% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liverpool Township | 6.2 mi | 14.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Havana Township | 7.3 mi | 19.3% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township | 8.0 mi | 7.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Havana | 8.4 mi | 17.5% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiver Township | 7.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 | Sherman Township | 2.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 3 | Bath Township | 2.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bath | 0.0% (±23.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Easton | 0.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Forest City | 0.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Havana | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Mason 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 Quiver Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Quiver Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Quiver Township, used by 59.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Quiver Township heat with oil?
7.7% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Quiver Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Quiver Township have electric heat?
15.1% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in Quiver 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 Quiver township, Mason County, Illinois (county subdivision:62419, in state:17 county:125).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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