How are homes heated in Rankin, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rankin, used by 60.2% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 60.2% (±15.0 points)
- Electricity
- 39.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rankin
| Fuel used most | Rankin | Vermilion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.2% (±15.0 points) | 53.9% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 39.8% (±15.0 points) | 36.7% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 Rankin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Vermilion County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rankin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Vermilion County (36.7%).
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 Rankin
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin | — | 39.8% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Butler Township | 3.5 mi | 57.0% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pigeon Grove Township | 5.0 mi | 30.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Button Township | 5.2 mi | 62.5% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 31.4% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cissna Park | 7.1 mi | 34.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kerr Township | 8.8 mi | 42.1% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loda Township | 9.3 mi | 9.6% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Loda | 10 mi | 7.3% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Loda Township, IL (9.6%), Loda, IL (7.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Vermilion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Henning | 0.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hoopeston | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Indianola | 0.0% (±34.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Muncie | 0.0% (±38.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oakwood | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Potomac | 0.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rankin | 0.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ridge Farm | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Sidell | 0.0% (±17.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Tilton | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Westville | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Blount Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Butler Township | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Vermilion 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 Rankin
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rankin?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rankin, used by 60.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rankin heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.9 points) of occupied homes in Rankin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rankin have electric heat?
39.8% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes in Rankin 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 Rankin village, Illinois (place:62744, 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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