How are homes heated in Roanoke, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Roanoke, used by 91.0% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 91.0% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 6.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Roanoke
| Fuel used most | Roanoke | Woodford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 91.0% (±5.0 points) | 65.6% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.5% (±4.2 points) | 18.8% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.0% | 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 Roanoke, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Woodford County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Roanoke, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Woodford County (18.8%).
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 Roanoke
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | — | 6.5% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Roanoke Township | 0.9 mi | 6.8% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Secor | 5.2 mi | 2.5% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benson | 5.5 mi | 8.2% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Woodford County) | 5.6 mi | 40.0% (±29.9 points) | Higher |
| Linn Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olio Township | 6.0 mi | 31.3% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Metamora Township | 6.6 mi | 21.6% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Eureka | 7.1 mi | 29.0% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greene Township (Woodford County), IL (40.0%), Olio Township, IL (31.3%), Metamora Township, IL (21.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Woodford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Germantown Hills | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Goodfield | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Kappa | 0.0% (±28.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Metamora | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Minonk | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Panola | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Roanoke | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Secor | 0.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Spring Bay | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Washburn | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cazenovia Township | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Clayton Township (Woodford County) | 0.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cruger Township | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Woodford 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 Roanoke
What is the most common way to heat a home in Roanoke?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Roanoke, used by 91.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Roanoke heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Roanoke use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Roanoke have electric heat?
6.5% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Roanoke 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 Roanoke village, Illinois (place:64590, 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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