How are homes heated in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County), used by 75.6% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.2% heat with utility gas.
4.9% heat with electricity.
4.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.2% (±2.2 points)
- Electricity
- 4.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.2%
Heating fuel in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% (±2.2 points) | 38.6% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.2% (±4.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.9% (±3.9 points) | 10.2% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 75.6% (±5.9 points) | 38.6% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 11.3% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.6 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 the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County), 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 the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County), 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 the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) | — | 4.9% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Hancock | 5.3 mi | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oasis | 6.0 mi | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wautoma | 6.0 mi | 13.2% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Town of Hancock | 6.1 mi | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Richford | 6.1 mi | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wautoma | 7.0 mi | 29.5% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Town of Dakota | 7.5 mi | 9.7% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coloma | 7.7 mi | 12.6% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Wautoma, WI (13.2%), Wautoma, WI (29.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Plainfield | 5.8% (±4.0 points) |
| 2 | Town of Warren (Waushara County) | 4.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of Poy Sippi | 4.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) | 4.2% (±4.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Town of Hancock | 4.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Richford | 3.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 7 | Plainfield | 3.2% (±2.6 points) |
| 8 | Town of Dakota | 2.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Coloma | 1.4% (±1.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Leon (Waushara County) | 1.4% (±1.1 points) |
Showing 10 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County), used by 75.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) heat with oil?
4.2% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) have electric heat?
4.9% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Deerfield (Waushara 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 Deerfield town, Waushara County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:19300, in state:55 county:137).
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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