How are homes heated in Sangamon Valley Township, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sangamon Valley Township, used by 58.7% (±27.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 58.7% (±27.3 points)
- Electricity
- 14.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Sangamon Valley Township
| Fuel used most | Sangamon Valley Township | Cass County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.7% (±27.3 points) | 58.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.7% (±16.0 points) | 22.1% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.1% (±18.1 points) | 15.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.8% (±3.9 points) | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.8% (±5.3 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 Sangamon Valley Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cass County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Sangamon Valley Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cass County (22.1%).
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 Sangamon Valley Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamon Valley Township | — | 14.7% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Chandlerville | 4.1 mi | 13.0% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Virginia | 4.2 mi | 25.9% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Virginia Township | 5.9 mi | 22.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Panther Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 10.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynchburg Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chandlerville Township | 7.5 mi | 10.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bluff Springs Township | 7.8 mi | 23.3% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Philadelphia Township | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±54.6 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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bluff Springs Township | 0.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Chandlerville Township | 0.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Hagener Township | 0.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Newmansville Township | 0.0% (±52.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Panther Creek Township | 0.0% (±29.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Philadelphia Township | 0.0% (±54.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sangamon Valley Township | 0.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Virginia Township | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Cass 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 Sangamon Valley Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sangamon Valley Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sangamon Valley Township, used by 58.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sangamon Valley Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes in Sangamon Valley Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sangamon Valley Township have electric heat?
14.7% (±16.0 points) of occupied homes in Sangamon Valley 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 Sangamon Valley township, Cass County, Illinois (county subdivision:67600, in state:17 county:017).
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 .