How are homes heated in Silvis, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Silvis, used by 67.3% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 67.3% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 32.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Silvis
| Fuel used most | Silvis | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.3% (±7.7 points) | 77.7% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 32.0% (±7.6 points) | 17.9% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 3.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 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 Silvis, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rock Island County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Silvis, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Rock Island County (17.9%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Silvis
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvis | — | 32.0% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Carbon Cliff | 1.0 mi | 22.5% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Moline | 1.9 mi | 21.6% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Hampton Township | 2.4 mi | 22.6% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| South Moline Township | 3.5 mi | 18.2% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Colona Township | 3.8 mi | 11.7% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Riverdale | 3.9 mi | 21.3% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 4.1 mi | 6.0% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Colona | 4.4 mi | 10.9% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Moline, IL (21.6%), Hampton Township, IL (22.6%), South Moline Township, IL (18.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rock Island County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Moline | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Oak Grove | 0.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Port Byron | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rapids City | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Reynolds | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rock Island | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Silvis | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Andalusia Township | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Blackhawk Township | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bowling Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Canoe Creek Township | 0.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Coal Valley Township | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Coe Township | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rock Island 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 Silvis
What is the most common way to heat a home in Silvis?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Silvis, used by 67.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Silvis heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Silvis use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Silvis have electric heat?
32.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Silvis 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 Silvis city, Illinois (place:69979, 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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