How are homes heated in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County), used by 67.7% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.2% heat with utility gas.
7.1% heat with electricity.
1.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.2% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 7.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.2%
Heating fuel in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% (±2.9 points) | 29.8% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 3.5% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.1% (±4.0 points) | 10.1% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 67.7% (±11.0 points) | 43.1% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 21.7% (±10.7 points) | 12.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.2% | 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 Rusk (Rusk County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Rusk County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Rusk (Rusk County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Rusk County (10.1%).
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 Rusk (Rusk County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | — | 7.1% (±4.0 points) | — |
| Town of Chetek | 5.4 mi | 4.2% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Strickland | 5.7 mi | 6.7% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sampson | 7.1 mi | 7.0% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Big Bend | 7.1 mi | 7.6% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weyerhaeuser | 7.1 mi | 1.2% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Dovre | 8.0 mi | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sumner (Barron County) | 8.1 mi | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chetek | 8.2 mi | 13.7% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weyerhaeuser, WI (1.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rusk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Conrath | 2.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 16 | Town of Strickland | 2.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 17 | Town of Hawkins | 2.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 18 | Town of Big Bend | 1.4% (±2.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Town of Hubbard (Rusk County) | 1.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Town of Thornapple | 1.3% (±1.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of True | 1.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 23 | Town of Washington (Rusk County) | 0.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 24 | Town of Willard | 0.8% (±2.2 points) |
| 25 | Bruce | 0.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Glen Flora | 0.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Ladysmith | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rusk 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County), used by 67.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County) heat with oil?
1.2% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Rusk (Rusk County) have electric heat?
7.1% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Rusk (Rusk 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 Rusk town, Rusk County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:70275, in state:55 county:107).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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