How are homes heated in the Town of Farmington (Polk County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Farmington (Polk County), used by 57.5% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.0% heat with utility gas.
5.9% heat with electricity.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 23.0% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 5.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in the Town of Farmington (Polk County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Farmington (Polk County) | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.0% (±6.0 points) | 32.6% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.9% (±3.8 points) | 14.0% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 57.5% (±6.7 points) | 42.0% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.0% (±5.0 points) | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.0 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 the Town of Farmington (Polk County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Polk County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Farmington (Polk County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Polk County (14.0%).
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 Farmington (Polk County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Farmington (Polk County) | — | 5.9% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Osceola | 4.1 mi | 42.2% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Osceola (Polk County) | 6.5 mi | 11.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marine on St. Croix | 6.6 mi | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franconia Township | 6.7 mi | 7.5% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scandia | 7.3 mi | 4.5% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Star Prairie | 7.4 mi | 11.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dresser | 7.5 mi | 15.3% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Somerset | 8.0 mi | 4.7% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Osceola, WI (42.2%), Dresser, WI (15.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Town of Clayton (Polk County) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Milltown | 1.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 21 | Town of Sterling (Polk County) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) |
| 22 | St. Croix Falls | 1.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 23 | Town of Garfield (Polk County) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 24 | Town of Georgetown (Polk County) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 25 | Town of Farmington (Polk County) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Dresser | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Balsam Lake | 0.5% (±0.5 points) |
| 28 | Osceola | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Amery | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Balsam Lake | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Clayton | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Polk 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 Farmington (Polk County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Farmington (Polk County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Farmington (Polk County), used by 57.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Farmington (Polk County) heat with oil?
0.7% (±0.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Farmington (Polk County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Farmington (Polk County) have electric heat?
5.9% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Farmington (Polk 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 Farmington town, Polk County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:25350, in state:55 county:095).
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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