How are homes heated in Timberlane, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Timberlane, used by 93.4% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 93.4% (±4.2 points)
- Electricity
- 4.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Timberlane
| Fuel used most | Timberlane | Boone County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 93.4% (±4.2 points) | 78.2% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.9% (±3.4 points) | 12.2% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.2% | 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 Timberlane, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Boone County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Timberlane, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Boone County (12.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Timberlane
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlane | — | 4.9% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Candlewick Lake | 1.1 mi | 15.0% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Poplar Grove | 1.6 mi | 5.8% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 2.7 mi | 4.5% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia Township | 3.0 mi | 14.2% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Poplar Grove Township | 3.2 mi | 4.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belvidere Township | 3.9 mi | 13.9% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Belvidere | 5.0 mi | 15.9% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | 6.2 mi | 8.6% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Candlewick Lake, IL (15.0%), Caledonia Township, IL (14.2%), Belvidere Township, IL (13.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Boone Township | 1.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Belvidere | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Caledonia | 0.0% (±27.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Candlewick Lake | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Capron | 0.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Poplar Grove | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Timberlane | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Belvidere Township | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Bonus Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Caledonia Township | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Flora Township | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Manchester Township | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Poplar Grove Township | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Boone 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 Timberlane
What is the most common way to heat a home in Timberlane?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Timberlane, used by 93.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Timberlane heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Timberlane use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Timberlane have electric heat?
4.9% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Timberlane 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 Timberlane village, Illinois (place:75360, in state:17).
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 last updated on .
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