How are homes heated in Brandon, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brandon, used by 74.3% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.5% heat with electricity.
0.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.3% (±11.0 points)
- Electricity
- 23.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.3%
Heating fuel in Brandon
| Fuel used most | Brandon | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.3% (±11.0 points) | 65.6% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.3% (±1.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.5% (±10.9 points) | 14.6% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 13.4% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 Brandon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Fond du Lac County (2.6%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Brandon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fond du Lac County (14.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (17.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Brandon
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | — | 23.5% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Town of Metomen | 3.0 mi | 6.3% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Fairwater | 4.3 mi | 3.8% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Alto | 4.4 mi | 2.8% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of Springvale (Fond du Lac County) | 4.4 mi | 5.0% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Waupun | 5.4 mi | 10.8% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosendale | 7.5 mi | 7.5% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Waupun | 7.5 mi | 20.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripon | 8.0 mi | 23.4% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Metomen, WI (6.3%), Fairwater, WI (3.8%), Town of Alto, WI (2.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fond du Lac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Town of Rosendale | 2.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 23 | Eden | 1.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 24 | Mount Calvary | 1.1% (±1.5 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Fond du Lac | 0.8% (±0.5 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Ripon | 0.8% (±1.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Friendship | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 28 | Brandon | 0.3% (±1.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Fairwater | 0.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 29 (tie) | North Fond du Lac | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Rosendale | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Town of Fond du Lac | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Fond du Lac 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 Brandon
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brandon?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brandon, used by 74.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brandon heat with oil?
0.3% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Brandon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brandon have electric heat?
23.5% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in Brandon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon village, Wisconsin
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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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