How are homes heated in Hancock, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hancock, used by 88.7% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 88.7% (±5.9 points)
- Electricity
- 4.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Hancock
| Fuel used most | Hancock | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.7% (±5.9 points) | 38.6% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 10.2% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.7% (±4.6 points) | 38.6% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.8% | 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 Hancock, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Waushara County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Hancock, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Waushara County (10.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (17.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Hancock
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | — | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Town of Hancock | 2.6 mi | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plainfield | 5.1 mi | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) | 5.3 mi | 4.9% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield | 5.9 mi | 10.4% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Coloma | 6.6 mi | 12.6% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oasis | 6.7 mi | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Coloma | 7.4 mi | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colburn (Adams County) | 8.0 mi | 5.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Plainfield, WI (0.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plainfield, WI (10.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Waushara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Wautoma | 1.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 16 | Town of Saxeville | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 17 | Town of Oasis | 0.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Redgranite | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Mount Morris | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Coloma | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Hancock | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Lohrville | 0.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Wild Rose | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Marion (Waushara County) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Rose | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Waushara 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 Hancock
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hancock?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hancock, used by 88.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hancock heat with oil?
0.0% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Hancock use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hancock have electric heat?
4.8% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Hancock heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock 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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