How are homes heated in Rome, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rome, used by 90.2% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 90.2% (±7.5 points)
- Electricity
- 9.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rome
| Fuel used most | Rome | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.2% (±7.5 points) | 68.1% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.8% (±7.5 points) | 26.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.2% | 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) | 0.7% | 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 Rome, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Peoria County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rome, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Peoria County (26.6%).
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 Rome
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | — | 9.8% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Chillicothe | 2.7 mi | 24.1% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
| Partridge Township | 2.8 mi | 39.9% (±15.6 points) | Higher |
| Chillicothe Township | 3.7 mi | 21.0% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Spring Bay | 4.0 mi | 11.8% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medina Township | 4.3 mi | 16.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay View Gardens | 4.5 mi | 3.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hallock Township | 5.1 mi | 33.4% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| Spring Bay Township | 5.9 mi | 8.0% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chillicothe, IL (24.1%), Partridge Township, IL (39.9%), Chillicothe Township, IL (21.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Peoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Kingston Mines | 0.0% (±32.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Camelot | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mapleton | 0.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Norwood | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Peoria Heights | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Princeville | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rome | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | West Peoria | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Akron Township | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Brimfield Township | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hallock Township | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hollis Township | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jubilee Township | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Peoria County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rome is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Rome
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rome?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rome, used by 90.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rome heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Rome use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rome have electric heat?
9.8% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Rome 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 Rome CDP, Illinois (place:65403, 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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