How are homes heated in Norwalk, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Norwalk, used by 66.7% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.0% heat with electricity.
0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 66.7% (±14.9 points)
- Electricity
- 16.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.9%
Heating fuel in Norwalk
| Fuel used most | Norwalk | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.7% (±14.9 points) | 47.4% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.0% (±10.0 points) | 17.2% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.7% (±15.0 points) | 23.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% | 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) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.9% | 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 Norwalk, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Monroe County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Norwalk, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Monroe County (17.2%).
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 Norwalk
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | — | 16.0% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Town of Ridgeville | 2.2 mi | 10.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sheldon | 4.2 mi | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
| Wilton | 5.2 mi | 12.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wells | 5.4 mi | 2.3% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Wilton | 6.9 mi | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Jefferson (Monroe County) | 7.7 mi | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Adrian | 7.9 mi | 3.1% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Ontario | 7.9 mi | 16.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Sheldon, WI (1.0%), Town of Wells, WI (2.3%), Town of Wilton, WI (1.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Town of Ridgeville | 2.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 17 | Town of Byron (Monroe County) | 2.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 18 | Town of Wilton | 1.9% (±2.7 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Town of Leon (Monroe County) | 1.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Town of New Lyme | 1.7% (±4.7 points) |
| 21 | Town of Little Falls | 1.6% (±1.2 points) |
| 22 | Norwalk | 0.9% (±1.3 points) |
| 23 | Town of Glendale | 0.8% (±1.0 points) |
| 24 | Tomah | 0.6% (±0.7 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Greenfield (Monroe County) | 0.4% (±1.4 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Jefferson (Monroe County) | 0.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 27 | Town of Angelo | 0.3% (±0.7 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Oakdale | 0.0% (±13.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Monroe 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 Norwalk
What is the most common way to heat a home in Norwalk?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Norwalk, used by 66.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Norwalk heat with oil?
0.9% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Norwalk use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Norwalk have electric heat?
16.0% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes in Norwalk heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk 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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