How are homes heated in Lena, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lena, used by 85.7% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.7% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 85.7% (±6.7 points)
- Electricity
- 12.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Lena
| Fuel used most | Lena | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.7% (±6.7 points) | 46.0% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | 10.8% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 32.3% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 7.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 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 Lena, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Oconto County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lena, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Oconto County (10.8%).
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 Lena
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena | — | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Town of Lena | 2.7 mi | 8.8% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stiles | 4.2 mi | 5.9% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Spruce | 6.4 mi | 6.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pound | 6.6 mi | 4.0% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Oconto | 6.8 mi | 7.5% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oconto Falls | 7.5 mi | 20.2% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Little River | 7.5 mi | 4.7% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coleman | 7.9 mi | 7.5% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Pound, WI (4.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Oconto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Town of Pensaukee | 1.5% (±1.6 points) |
| 15 | Town of Oconto | 1.3% (±1.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Breed | 1.2% (±1.1 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Doty | 1.2% (±1.5 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Chase | 1.1% (±1.1 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Little Suamico | 1.1% (±1.1 points) |
| 20 | Lena | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of Morgan | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of Townsend | 0.7% (±0.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Gillett | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Oconto | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Oconto Falls | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Town of Lakewood | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Oconto 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 Lena
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lena?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lena, used by 85.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lena heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Lena use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lena have electric heat?
12.7% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Lena 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 Lena village, Wisconsin (place:43325, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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