How are homes heated in the Town of Richfield (Wood County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Richfield (Wood County), used by 63.7% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.1% heat with utility gas.
2.6% heat with electricity.
6.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.1% (±4.7 points)
- Electricity
- 2.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.5%
Heating fuel in the Town of Richfield (Wood County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Richfield (Wood County) | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.1% (±4.7 points) | 62.9% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.5% (±2.6 points) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | 13.8% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 63.7% (±7.8 points) | 14.6% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.0% (±5.5 points) | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 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 Richfield (Wood County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Wood County (2.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Richfield (Wood County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Wood County (13.8%).
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 Richfield (Wood County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Richfield (Wood County) | — | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | — |
| Arpin | 5.0 mi | 7.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cameron | 5.0 mi | 9.2% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Town of Wood | 5.2 mi | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Marshfield (Wood County) | 5.2 mi | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Arpin | 5.4 mi | 3.3% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rock (Wood County) | 5.8 mi | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hewitt | 6.7 mi | 12.7% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| Pittsville | 7.3 mi | 21.0% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Cameron, WI (9.2%), Hewitt, WI (12.7%), Pittsville, WI (21.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Seneca (Wood County) | 11.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Town of Marshfield (Wood County) | 10.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Wood | 9.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 7 | Town of Arpin | 7.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Cameron | 7.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 9 | Town of Milladore | 7.1% (±4.2 points) |
| 10 | Town of Richfield (Wood County) | 6.5% (±2.6 points) |
| 11 | Town of Rock (Wood County) | 6.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 12 | Arpin | 6.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 13 | Town of Hansen | 5.7% (±4.1 points) |
| 14 | Pittsville | 5.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Port Edwards | 5.4% (±3.7 points) |
| 16 | Town of Dexter | 5.2% (±3.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Wood 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 Richfield (Wood County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Richfield (Wood County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Richfield (Wood County), used by 63.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Richfield (Wood County) heat with oil?
6.5% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Richfield (Wood County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Richfield (Wood County) have electric heat?
2.6% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Richfield (Wood 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 Richfield town, Wood County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:67500, in state:55 county:141).
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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