How are homes heated in Darlington, WI?

Name: Heating fuel in Darlington, WI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Darlington, used by 66.6% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

18.8% heat with electricity.

5.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 66.6% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 18.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.2%

Heating fuel in Darlington

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Darlington	Lafayette County	Wisconsin	United States
Utility gas	66.6% (±7.0 points)	40.5%	64.8%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.2% (±2.9 points)	8.1%	1.4%	3.9%
Electricity	18.8% (±6.1 points)	10.4%	17.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.6% (±3.2 points)	31.2%	11.8%	4.9%
Wood	4.9% (±4.2 points)	8.4%	2.7%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.5 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.5 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 Darlington, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lafayette County (8.1%).

It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Darlington, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lafayette County (10.4%).

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 Darlington

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Darlington
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Darlington	—	18.8% (±6.1 points)	—
Town of Darlington	1.6 mi	10.4% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Willow Springs	5.5 mi	6.3% (±6.1 points)	Lower
Town of Lamont	6.0 mi	3.7% (±3.3 points)	Lower
Town of Seymour (Lafayette County)	6.7 mi	7.9% (±7.0 points)	Lower
Town of Kendall	8.2 mi	3.0% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Gratiot	8.3 mi	12.6% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Shullsburg	8.3 mi	3.5% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Town of Fayette	8.5 mi	3.2% (±2.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Willow Springs, WI (6.3%), Town of Lamont, WI (3.7%), Town of Seymour (Lafayette County), WI (7.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Lafayette County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
11	Town of Lamont	9.6% (±6.9 points)
12	Town of Darlington	8.6% (±4.6 points)
13	Town of New Diggings	7.7% (±6.9 points)
14	South Wayne	7.5% (±3.8 points)
15	Town of Kendall	7.0% (±4.9 points)
16	Town of Argyle	6.1% (±3.9 points)
17 (tie)	Darlington	5.2% (±2.9 points)
17 (tie)	Town of Belmont (Lafayette County)	5.2% (±2.6 points)
19	Town of Blanchard	4.9% (±3.3 points)
20	Town of Shullsburg	4.2% (±3.3 points)
21	Belmont	3.8% (±2.3 points)
22	Blanchardville	3.1% (±1.8 points)
23	Town of White Oak Springs	2.4% (±5.7 points)

Showing 13 of 26 places in Lafayette 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 Darlington

What is the most common way to heat a home in Darlington?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Darlington, used by 66.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Darlington heat with oil?

5.2% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Darlington use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Darlington have electric heat?

18.8% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Darlington heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darlington city, 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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