How are homes heated in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County), used by 67.8% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.8% heat with utility gas.
12.7% heat with electricity.
4.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.8% (±1.3 points)
- Electricity
- 12.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.6%
Heating fuel in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Oakland (Douglas County) | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 53.0% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.6% (±3.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.7% (±4.4 points) | 18.2% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 67.8% (±7.5 points) | 22.3% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.5% (±6.7 points) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.2 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 Oakland (Douglas County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Douglas County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Oakland (Douglas County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Douglas County (18.2%).
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 Oakland (Douglas County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Oakland (Douglas County) | — | 12.7% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Town of Hawthorne | 7.6 mi | 4.0% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Amnicon | 8.2 mi | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bennett | 8.8 mi | 7.0% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Parkland | 9.0 mi | 8.3% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Summit (Douglas County) | 10 mi | 20.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Superior | 10 mi | 19.9% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar | 12 mi | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Solon Springs | 12 mi | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Hawthorne, WI (4.0%), Town of Bennett, WI (7.0%), Poplar, WI (5.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Lakeside | 11.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 2 | Town of Cloverland (Douglas County) | 8.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 | Oliver | 8.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 4 | Town of Summit (Douglas County) | 7.8% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Bennett | 5.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Oakland (Douglas County) | 4.6% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 | Town of Superior | 4.4% (±4.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Dairyland | 4.1% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Parkland | 4.1% (±2.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Hawthorne | 3.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of Maple | 3.1% (±2.4 points) |
| 12 | Superior (Douglas County, village) | 2.7% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Douglas 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 Oakland (Douglas County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County), used by 67.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County) heat with oil?
4.6% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Oakland (Douglas County) have electric heat?
12.7% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Oakland (Douglas 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 Oakland town, Douglas County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:59100, in state:55 county:031).
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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