How are homes heated in the Town of Maple Plain, WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Maple Plain, used by 62.2% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.6% heat with utility gas.
5.4% heat with electricity.
0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.6% (±4.0 points)
- Electricity
- 5.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.5%
Heating fuel in the Town of Maple Plain
| Fuel used most | Town of Maple Plain | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | 43.8% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.4% (±3.2 points) | 14.4% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 62.2% (±8.3 points) | 30.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 21.9% (±7.5 points) | 7.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 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 Maple Plain, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Barron County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Maple Plain, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Barron County (14.4%).
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 Maple Plain
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Maple Plain | — | 5.4% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Town of Roosevelt (Burnett County) | 5.2 mi | 1.2% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Cumberland | 5.6 mi | 14.7% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of Lakeland | 5.8 mi | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Crystal Lake (Barron County) | 6.8 mi | 5.6% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of McKinley (Polk County) | 7.0 mi | 3.3% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Barronett | 7.3 mi | 4.8% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lorain | 8.3 mi | 7.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cumberland | 8.8 mi | 7.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Roosevelt (Burnett County), WI (1.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cumberland, WI (14.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Barron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Town of Lakeland | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Town of Cumberland | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Town of Rice Lake | 0.8% (±1.3 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Cameron | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Chetek | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Prairie Lake | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 28 | Town of Maple Plain | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 29 | Town of Sumner (Barron County) | 0.4% (±1.0 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Almena | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Cumberland | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Haugen | 0.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Turtle Lake | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Town of Arland | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Barron 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 Maple Plain
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Maple Plain?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Maple Plain, used by 62.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Maple Plain heat with oil?
0.5% (±0.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Maple Plain use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Maple Plain have electric heat?
5.4% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Maple Plain 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 Maple Plain town, Barron County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:48950, in state:55 county:005).
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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