How are homes heated in Roberts, IL?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Roberts, used by 85.0% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.9% heat with utility gas.
8.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.9% (±3.3 points)
- Electricity
- 8.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Roberts
| Fuel used most | Roberts | Ford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% (±3.3 points) | 64.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±16.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.7% (±6.7 points) | 17.5% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 85.0% (±7.7 points) | 15.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 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 Roberts, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ford County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Roberts, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ford County (17.5%).
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 Roberts
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts | — | 8.7% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Lyman Township | 0.8 mi | 9.5% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melvin | 4.5 mi | 18.4% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wall Township | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peach Orchard Township | 5.4 mi | 14.9% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Germanville Township | 5.4 mi | 10.2% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thawville | 5.5 mi | 10.4% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brenton Township | 7.0 mi | 15.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckley | 7.8 mi | 16.7% (±7.5 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 Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Cabery | 0.0% (±33.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Elliott | 0.0% (±31.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Gibson City | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Kempton | 0.0% (±28.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Melvin | 0.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Piper City | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Roberts | 0.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Sibley | 0.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Brenton Township | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Button Township | 0.0% (±46.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Drummer Township | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lyman Township | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mona Township | 0.0% (±18.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ford 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 Roberts
What is the most common way to heat a home in Roberts?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Roberts, used by 85.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Roberts heat with oil?
0.0% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes in Roberts use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Roberts have electric heat?
8.7% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Roberts 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 Roberts village, Illinois (place:64655, in state:17).
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 last updated on .