How are homes heated in Ephraim, WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ephraim, used by 68.2% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.2% heat with utility gas.
17.5% heat with electricity.
0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.2% (±9.3 points)
- Electricity
- 17.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.9%
Heating fuel in Ephraim
| Fuel used most | Ephraim | Door County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.2% (±9.3 points) | 37.5% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.5% (±9.6 points) | 13.4% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 68.2% (±12.2 points) | 40.7% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% (±3.5 points) | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.8% (±5.4 points) | 0.7% | 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 Ephraim, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Door County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Ephraim, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Door County (13.4%).
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 Ephraim
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim | — | 17.5% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Sister Bay | 2.5 mi | 40.2% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Gibraltar | 4.7 mi | 15.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Baileys Harbor | 7.9 mi | 9.9% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Egg Harbor | 10 mi | 28.2% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jacksonport | 10 mi | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Liberty Grove | 12 mi | 21.3% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sevastopol | 16 mi | 10.0% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Egg Harbor | 17 mi | 7.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Jacksonport, WI (2.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sister Bay, WI (40.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Door County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Egg Harbor | 3.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 13 | Town of Jacksonport | 3.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 14 | Egg Harbor | 2.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | Town of Gardner | 2.2% (±1.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Gibraltar | 1.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Liberty Grove | 1.7% (±1.5 points) |
| 18 | Ephraim | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 19 | Sturgeon Bay | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Door 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 Ephraim
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ephraim?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ephraim, used by 68.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ephraim heat with oil?
0.9% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Ephraim use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ephraim have electric heat?
17.5% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Ephraim heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephraim 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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