How are homes heated in Ursa, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ursa, used by 66.8% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 66.8% (±9.0 points)
- Electricity
- 30.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ursa
| Fuel used most | Ursa | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.8% (±9.0 points) | 58.8% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.1% (±8.8 points) | 33.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Ursa, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ursa, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (33.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Ursa
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursa | — | 30.1% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Ursa Township | 1.8 mi | 27.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mendon | 4.7 mi | 22.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mendon Township | 4.7 mi | 26.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Adams County) | 6.1 mi | 36.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington Township | 6.3 mi | 35.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lima Township | 6.4 mi | 11.6% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Lima | 7.1 mi | 8.0% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| La Grange | 7.1 mi | 31.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lima Township, IL (11.6%), Lima, IL (8.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Liberty | 0.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lima | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Loraine | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mendon | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Payson | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Plainville | 0.0% (±37.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ursa | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Beverly Township | 0.0% (±29.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Burton Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Camp Point Township | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Columbus Township | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Concord Township (Adams County) | 0.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ellington Township | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Adams 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 Ursa
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ursa?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ursa, used by 66.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ursa heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Ursa use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ursa have electric heat?
30.1% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Ursa 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 Ursa village, Illinois (place:77044, 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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