How are homes heated in Sumner, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sumner, used by 66.6% (±13.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 66.6% (±13.5 points)
- Electricity
- 32.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Sumner
| Fuel used most | Sumner | Lawrence County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.6% (±13.5 points) | 55.1% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 32.8% (±13.5 points) | 26.0% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 17.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 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 Sumner, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Sumner, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lawrence County (26.0%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Sumner
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner | — | 32.8% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Christy Township | 1.3 mi | 40.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport Township | 4.8 mi | 18.0% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont Township | 5.6 mi | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Claremont | 5.7 mi | 6.8% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Bridgeport | 5.8 mi | 16.3% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Petty Township | 5.9 mi | 5.2% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Lukin Township | 7.2 mi | 5.9% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| German Township | 8.1 mi | 19.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Claremont Township, IL (1.7%), Claremont, IL (6.8%), Bridgeport, IL (16.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bridgeport | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | St. Francisville | 1.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 | Bridgeport Township | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 4 | Denison Township | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lawrenceville | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Russellville | 0.0% (±59.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sumner | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Allison Township | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bond Township | 0.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Christy Township | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lawrence Township | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lukin Township | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Petty Township | 0.0% (±16.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Lawrence 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 Sumner
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sumner?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sumner, used by 66.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sumner heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Sumner use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sumner have electric heat?
32.8% (±13.5 points) of occupied homes in Sumner 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 Sumner city, Illinois (place:73703, 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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