How are homes heated in Como, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Como, used by 78.8% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 78.8% (±10.2 points)
- Electricity
- 14.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Como
| Fuel used most | Como | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.8% (±10.2 points) | 75.4% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.3% (±8.6 points) | 14.9% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.7% (±6.7 points) | 6.9% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.2% (±2.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.6% | 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 Como, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Walworth County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Como, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Walworth County (14.9%).
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 Como
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Como | — | 14.3% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Lake Geneva | 3.6 mi | 17.2% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Bay | 3.8 mi | 6.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delavan | 4.6 mi | 8.5% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn | 4.8 mi | 19.2% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Linn | 5.5 mi | 5.3% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Lyons | 6.3 mi | 4.5% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 6.4 mi | 9.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 6.9 mi | 2.7% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Linn, WI (5.3%), Town of Lyons, WI (4.5%), Lyons, WI (2.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Como | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Delavan Lake | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lauderdale Lakes | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lyons | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
Como is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Geneva, whose figures include it.
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 Como
What is the most common way to heat a home in Como?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Como, used by 78.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Como heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Como use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Como have electric heat?
14.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Como 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 Como CDP, Wisconsin (place:16575, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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