How are homes heated in Toluca, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Toluca, used by 79.6% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.6% (±6.6 points)
- Electricity
- 17.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Toluca
| Fuel used most | Toluca | Marshall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.6% (±6.6 points) | 54.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.9% (±6.3 points) | 20.4% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 21.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 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 Toluca, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marshall County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Toluca, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marshall County (20.4%).
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 Toluca
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluca | — | 17.9% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Bennington Township | 2.8 mi | 15.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Plain Township | 4.5 mi | 19.7% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Evans Township | 5.0 mi | 20.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland | 5.0 mi | 9.5% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Varna | 5.2 mi | 10.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wenona | 5.2 mi | 27.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Rose | 5.6 mi | 15.1% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roberts Township | 6.3 mi | 10.9% (±5.5 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 Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Evans Township | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 | Lacon | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 6 | Lacon Township | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Henry | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Rose | 0.0% (±43.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sparland | 0.0% (±23.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Toluca | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Varna | 0.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Wenona | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bell Plain Township | 0.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bennington Township | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Henry Township | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hopewell Township | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Marshall 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 Toluca
What is the most common way to heat a home in Toluca?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Toluca, used by 79.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Toluca heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Toluca use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Toluca have electric heat?
17.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Toluca 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 Toluca city, Illinois (place:75653, 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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