How are homes heated in Wamac, IL?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wamac, used by 75.3% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.3% (±10.1 points)
- Electricity
- 22.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Wamac
| Fuel used most | Wamac | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% (±10.1 points) | 52.5% | 75.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.6% (±10.0 points) | 28.0% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 16.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.2% (±3.5 points) | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.6 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 Wamac, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marion County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Wamac, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marion County (28.0%).
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 Wamac
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamac | — | 22.6% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Centralia | 2.5 mi | 30.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington | 3.7 mi | 29.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington Township | 3.9 mi | 37.6% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Centralia Township | 3.9 mi | 30.0% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central City | 4.1 mi | 23.8% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside Township | 4.9 mi | 35.3% (±7.0 points) | Higher |
| Grand Prairie Township | 5.2 mi | 33.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Hill | 5.7 mi | 21.6% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Irvington Township, IL (37.6%), Brookside Township, IL (35.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Odin | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Patoka | 0.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Salem | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sandoval | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Vernon | 0.0% (±52.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Walnut Hill | 0.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Wamac | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Alma Township | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Carrigan Township | 0.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Centralia Township | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Foster Township (Marion County) | 0.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Haines Township | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Iuka Township | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Marion 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 Wamac
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wamac?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wamac, used by 75.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wamac heat with oil?
0.0% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Wamac use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wamac have electric heat?
22.6% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes in Wamac 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 Wamac city, Illinois (place:78721, 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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