How are homes heated in Stanford, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Stanford, used by 69.4% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.1% heat with electricity.
1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.4% (±13.3 points)
- Electricity
- 20.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.0%
Heating fuel in Stanford
| Fuel used most | Stanford | McLean County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.4% (±13.3 points) | 70.6% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.1% (±9.5 points) | 24.1% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.1% (±11.6 points) | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±16.4 points) | 0.3% | 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 Stanford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McLean County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Stanford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McLean County (24.1%).
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 Stanford
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | — | 20.1% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Allin Township | 1.0 mi | 18.4% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minier | 4.9 mi | 9.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Mackinaw Township | 5.5 mi | 10.5% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dale Township | 6.2 mi | 7.1% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Mount Hope Township | 6.8 mi | 26.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Grove | 7.1 mi | 7.0% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Danvers | 7.2 mi | 8.7% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Danvers Township | 7.7 mi | 10.2% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dale Township, IL (7.1%), Twin Grove, IL (7.0%), Danvers, IL (8.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McLean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Township (McLean County) | 4.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 2 | Arrowsmith Township | 2.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 3 | Stanford | 1.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 | McLean | 0.8% (±2.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Allin Township | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mount Hope Township | 0.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bloomington | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bloomington City Township | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Anchor | 0.0% (±37.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 53 places in McLean 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 Stanford
What is the most common way to heat a home in Stanford?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Stanford, used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Stanford heat with oil?
1.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Stanford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Stanford have electric heat?
20.1% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Stanford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stanford village, Illinois
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 Stanford village, Illinois (place:72260, 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 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 .
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