How are homes heated in Bruce, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bruce, used by 75.4% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.2% heat with electricity.
0.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.4% (±8.0 points)
- Electricity
- 19.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.3%
Heating fuel in Bruce
| Fuel used most | Bruce | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.4% (±8.0 points) | 29.8% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.5% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.2% (±7.9 points) | 10.1% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 43.1% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.7% (±3.3 points) | 12.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Bruce, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Rusk County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Bruce, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Rusk County (10.1%).
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 Bruce
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | — | 19.2% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Town of Thornapple | 3.6 mi | 7.3% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Stubbs | 3.7 mi | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Atlanta | 4.3 mi | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Weyerhaeuser | 7.1 mi | 1.2% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Grant (Rusk County) | 7.8 mi | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Flambeau (Rusk County) | 8.3 mi | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Ladysmith | 8.8 mi | 18.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Big Bend | 9.0 mi | 7.6% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Thornapple, WI (7.3%), Town of Stubbs, WI (4.9%), Town of Atlanta, WI (1.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rusk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 19 (tie) | Town of Hubbard (Rusk County) | 1.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Town of Thornapple | 1.3% (±1.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of True | 1.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 23 | Town of Washington (Rusk County) | 0.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 24 | Town of Willard | 0.8% (±2.2 points) |
| 25 | Bruce | 0.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Glen Flora | 0.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Ladysmith | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Weyerhaeuser | 0.0% (±23.9 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Big Falls | 0.0% (±31.0 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Cedar Rapids | 0.0% (±93.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Stubbs | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rusk 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 Bruce
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bruce?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bruce, used by 75.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bruce heat with oil?
0.3% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Bruce use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bruce have electric heat?
19.2% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Bruce 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 Bruce village, Wisconsin (place:10500, in state:55).
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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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