How are homes heated in Wausa, NE?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wausa, used by 50.2% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.2% (±10.6 points)
- Electricity
- 44.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Wausa
| Fuel used most | Wausa | Knox County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.2% (±10.6 points) | 26.7% | 59.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 44.3% (±11.8 points) | 39.6% | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.2% (±4.2 points) | 27.6% | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 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 Wausa, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Wausa, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Knox County (39.6%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (31.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Wausa
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausa | — | 44.3% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Lincoln Township (Knox County) | 1.1 mi | 45.1% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Magnet | 4.6 mi | 14.8% (±13.0 points) | Lower |
| Dowling Township | 4.9 mi | 20.0% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township | 6.3 mi | 57.9% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morton Township (Knox County) | 7.9 mi | 10.4% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| McLean | 8.5 mi | 77.8% (±23.4 points) | Higher |
| Bloomfield | 8.9 mi | 42.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osmond | 10 mi | 46.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Magnet, NE (14.8%), Morton Township (Knox County), NE (10.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McLean, NE (77.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Center | 0.0% (±38.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Creighton | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Crofton | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Niobrara | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Santee | 0.0% (±30.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Verdel | 0.0% (±54.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Wausa | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Winnetoon | 0.0% (±51.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Addison Township | 0.0% (±38.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bohemia Township (Knox County) | 0.0% (±82.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Central Township (Knox County) | 0.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Cleveland Township (Knox County) | 0.0% (±43.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Columbia Township | 0.0% (±42.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Knox 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 Wausa
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wausa?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wausa, used by 50.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wausa heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Wausa use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wausa have electric heat?
44.3% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Wausa 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 Wausa village, Nebraska (place:51735, in state:31).
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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