How are homes heated in Rudolph, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rudolph, used by 77.4% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.3% heat with electricity.
2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 77.4% (±9.7 points)
- Electricity
- 16.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.4%
Heating fuel in Rudolph
| Fuel used most | Rudolph | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.4% (±9.7 points) | 62.9% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.3% (±9.1 points) | 13.8% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 14.6% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.5% | 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 Rudolph, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wood County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rudolph, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wood County (13.8%).
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 Rudolph
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph | — | 16.3% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Town of Rudolph | 1.8 mi | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Carson | 4.8 mi | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Biron | 5.1 mi | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Sigel (Wood County) | 5.3 mi | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Sherry | 5.8 mi | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Linwood | 6.8 mi | 2.1% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Junction City | 6.9 mi | 12.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 7.3 mi | 16.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Rudolph, WI (1.8%), Town of Carson, WI (1.7%), Biron, WI (2.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Town of Hiles (Wood County) | 4.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 19 | Biron | 4.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 20 | Town of Sigel (Wood County) | 4.5% (±2.7 points) |
| 21 | Town of Lincoln (Wood County) | 3.5% (±2.1 points) |
| 22 | Town of Cary | 2.9% (±4.4 points) |
| 23 | Town of Grand Rapids | 2.5% (±1.8 points) |
| 24 | Rudolph | 2.4% (±2.4 points) |
| 25 | Hewitt | 2.2% (±2.8 points) |
| 26 | Marshfield | 1.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 27 | Town of Cranmoor | 1.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 28 | Auburndale | 1.4% (±1.4 points) |
| 29 | Nekoosa | 1.2% (±1.0 points) |
| 30 | Town of Remington | 0.9% (±1.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Wood 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 Rudolph
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rudolph?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rudolph, used by 77.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rudolph heat with oil?
2.4% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Rudolph use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rudolph have electric heat?
16.3% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Rudolph heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rudolph 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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