How are homes heated in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County), used by 41.9% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% heat with utility gas.
8.1% heat with electricity.
3.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 35.9% (±6.5 points)
- Electricity
- 8.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.6%
Heating fuel in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.9% (±6.5 points) | 57.2% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.6% (±2.8 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.1% (±4.2 points) | 26.8% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.9% (±7.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.3% (±2.8 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 Union (Eau Claire County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Union (Eau Claire County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Eau Claire County (26.8%).
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 Union (Eau Claire County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | — | 8.1% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Eau Claire | 5.2 mi | 31.2% (±2.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of Brunswick | 6.0 mi | 11.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Mound | 6.3 mi | 39.9% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Town of Spring Brook | 7.0 mi | 5.3% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wheaton | 7.2 mi | 9.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Altoona | 7.9 mi | 31.5% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Seymour (community) | 8.0 mi | 15.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rock Creek | 8.1 mi | 4.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eau Claire, WI (31.2%), Elk Mound, WI (39.9%), Altoona, WI (31.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Eau Claire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Clear Creek | 17.8% (±10.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Drammen | 13.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Otter Creek (Eau Claire County) | 13.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 4.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 | Town of Wilson (Eau Claire County) | 4.4% (±4.3 points) |
| 6 | Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 3.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 7 | Fall Creek | 3.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 8 | Town of Brunswick | 2.7% (±1.9 points) |
| 9 | Eau Claire | 2.3% (±0.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Ludington | 2.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 11 | Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 1.5% (±1.3 points) |
| 12 | Town of Bridge Creek | 1.4% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Eau Claire 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 Union (Eau Claire County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County), used by 41.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County) heat with oil?
3.6% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Union (Eau Claire County) have electric heat?
8.1% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Union (Eau Claire 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 Union town, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:81550, in state:55 county:035).
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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