How are homes heated in the Town of Freedom (Forest County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Freedom (Forest County), used by 73.8% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
7.0% heat with electricity.
2.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 7.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.3%
Heating fuel in the Town of Freedom (Forest County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Freedom (Forest County) | Forest County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 39.2% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.0% (±9.1 points) | 7.1% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 73.8% (±10.2 points) | 40.1% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 15.9% (±6.4 points) | 11.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.0 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 Freedom (Forest County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Forest County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Freedom (Forest County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Forest County (7.1%).
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 Freedom (Forest County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Freedom (Forest County) | — | 7.0% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Town of Laona | 8.3 mi | 6.3% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Townsend | 9.0 mi | 2.2% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wabeno | 9.4 mi | 9.3% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lincoln (Forest County) | 9.6 mi | 4.2% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crandon | 12 mi | 14.9% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Blackwell | 12 mi | 0.0% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ainsworth | 13 mi | 2.8% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Nashville | 13 mi | 7.1% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Forest County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Blackwell | 10.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Ross | 3.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Laona | 2.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 4 | Town of Crandon | 2.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 5 | Town of Freedom (Forest County) | 2.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Crandon | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Alvin | 0.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Argonne | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Armstrong Creek | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Caswell | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Hiles (Forest County) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Forest 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 Freedom (Forest County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Freedom (Forest County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Freedom (Forest County), used by 73.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Freedom (Forest County) heat with oil?
2.3% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Freedom (Forest County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Freedom (Forest County) have electric heat?
7.0% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Freedom (Forest 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 Freedom town, Forest County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:27600, in state:55 county:041).
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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