How are homes heated in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County), used by 64.6% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.9% heat with utility gas.
0.6% heat with electricity.
12.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.9% (±1.4 points)
- Electricity
- 0.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.6%
Heating fuel in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Berlin (Marathon County) | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 56.4% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.6% (±6.1 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 0.6% (±1.5 points) | 16.5% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 64.6% (±7.4 points) | 16.6% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 21.4% (±6.4 points) | 5.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.6% | 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 the Town of Berlin (Marathon County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Marathon County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Berlin (Marathon County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Marathon County (16.5%).
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 the Town of Berlin (Marathon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Berlin (Marathon County) | — | 0.6% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Maine | 5.2 mi | 4.2% (±2.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Hamburg (Marathon County) | 5.8 mi | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Scott (Lincoln County) | 6.2 mi | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stettin | 6.5 mi | 2.8% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rib Falls | 7.8 mi | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Merrill | 8.3 mi | 23.9% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Marathon City | 10.0 mi | 15.8% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Wausau | 10 mi | 25.0% (±2.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maine, WI (4.2%), Town of Rib Falls, WI (3.3%), Merrill, WI (23.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marathon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Emmet (Marathon County) | 19.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 | Fenwood | 18.9% (±17.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Wausau | 17.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Frankfort (Marathon County) | 14.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Hull (Marathon County) | 14.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Spencer | 13.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Berlin (Marathon County) | 12.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Hewitt | 12.2% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 | Elderon | 11.9% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Town of Rietbrock | 11.5% (±5.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Reid | 11.1% (±5.4 points) |
| 13 | Town of Halsey | 10.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 14 | Town of Wien | 8.8% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 56 places in Marathon 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 Town of Berlin (Marathon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County), used by 64.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County) heat with oil?
12.6% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County) have electric heat?
0.6% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Berlin (Marathon County) 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 Berlin town, Marathon County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:06975, in state:55 county:073).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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