How are homes heated in Silver Creek Township, IL?

Name: Heating fuel in Silver Creek Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Silver Creek Township, used by 57.1% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.6% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 57.1% (±16.4 points)
Electricity: 12.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Silver Creek Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Silver Creek Township	Stephenson County	Illinois	United States
Utility gas	57.1% (±16.4 points)	67.3%	75.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±13.7 points)	0.8%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	12.6% (±10.5 points)	15.8%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	30.3% (±13.2 points)	12.6%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±13.7 points)	1.8%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.7 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±13.7 points)	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.7 points)	0.9%	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 Silver Creek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Stephenson County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Silver Creek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Stephenson County (15.8%).

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 Silver Creek Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Silver Creek Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Silver Creek Township	—	12.6% (±10.5 points)	—
Freeport	4.6 mi	18.0% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Freeport Township	4.6 mi	18.0% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
German Valley	4.7 mi	34.9% (±10.5 points)	Higher
Maryland Township	5.9 mi	3.7% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Ridott	5.9 mi	10.8% (±11.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lancaster Township	6.4 mi	8.1% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Florence Township (Stephenson County)	6.5 mi	6.6% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Forreston Township	6.6 mi	13.7% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: German Valley, IL (34.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Stephenson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14 (tie)	Dakota Township	0.0% (±10.1 points)
14 (tie)	Erin Township	0.0% (±27.8 points)
14 (tie)	Kent Township	0.0% (±12.9 points)
14 (tie)	Lancaster Township	0.0% (±5.9 points)
14 (tie)	Rock Grove Township	0.0% (±6.3 points)
14 (tie)	Rock Run Township	0.0% (±4.1 points)
14 (tie)	Silver Creek Township	0.0% (±13.7 points)
14 (tie)	Waddams Township	0.0% (±17.8 points)
14 (tie)	West Point Township	0.0% (±2.6 points)

Showing 9 of 30 places in Stephenson 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 Silver Creek Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Silver Creek Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Silver Creek Township, used by 57.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Silver Creek Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes in Silver Creek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Silver Creek Township have electric heat?

12.6% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Silver Creek Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Creek township, Stephenson County, Illinois

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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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