How are homes heated in Timber Township, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Timber Township, used by 65.7% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 65.7% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 15.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Timber Township
| Fuel used most | Timber Township | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.7% (±8.3 points) | 68.1% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.5% (±5.9 points) | 26.6% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.7% (±5.9 points) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±2.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.7% | 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 Timber Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Peoria County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Timber Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Peoria County (26.6%).
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 Timber Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Township | — | 15.5% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Glasford | 0.5 mi | 21.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston Mines | 2.8 mi | 19.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mapleton | 4.9 mi | 14.3% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Camelot | 5.2 mi | 21.4% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orion Township | 6.0 mi | 15.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollis Township | 6.1 mi | 19.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township | 6.4 mi | 13.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake Township | 6.4 mi | 21.8% (±6.8 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 Peoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Millbrook Township | 0.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Peoria City Township | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Princeville Township | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Radnor Township | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Richwoods Township | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rosefield Township | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Timber Township | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Trivoli Township | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
Showing 8 of 36 places in Peoria 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 Timber Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Timber Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Timber Township, used by 65.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Timber Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Timber Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Timber Township have electric heat?
15.5% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Timber 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 Timber township, Peoria County, Illinois (county subdivision:75289, in state:17 county:143).
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 .
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