How are homes heated in the Town of Washington (Green County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Washington (Green County), used by 74.3% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.5% heat with utility gas.
0.9% heat with electricity.
9.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.5% (±5.1 points)
- Electricity
- 0.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 9.1%
Heating fuel in the Town of Washington (Green County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Washington (Green County) | Green County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.5% (±5.1 points) | 51.7% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 4.8% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 12.1% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 74.3% (±8.5 points) | 26.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.4% (±4.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.9% | 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 Washington (Green County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Green County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Washington (Green County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Green County (12.1%).
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 Washington (Green County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Washington (Green County) | — | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | — |
| Monticello | 3.8 mi | 23.5% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Town of Monroe (Green County) | 5.8 mi | 5.2% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Adams (Green County) | 6.0 mi | 9.9% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mount Pleasant | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Glarus | 6.0 mi | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Glarus | 6.1 mi | 9.5% (±3.7 points) | Higher |
| Town of Exeter | 8.1 mi | 3.7% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Jordan | 8.1 mi | 8.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monticello, WI (23.5%), New Glarus, WI (9.5%), Town of Exeter, WI (3.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Green County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Sylvester | 15.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 2 | Town of Monroe (Green County) | 15.3% (±7.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Spring Grove | 12.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 4 | Town of Adams (Green County) | 10.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Jefferson (Green County) | 9.5% (±3.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Cadiz | 9.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Washington (Green County) | 9.1% (±4.4 points) |
| 8 | Browntown | 8.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Clarno | 8.7% (±4.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Brooklyn (Green County) | 8.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 11 | Town of Decatur | 7.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Mount Pleasant | 7.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of Albany (Green County) | 7.0% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Green 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 Washington (Green County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Washington (Green County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Washington (Green County), used by 74.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Washington (Green County) heat with oil?
9.1% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Washington (Green County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Washington (Green County) have electric heat?
0.9% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Washington (Green 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 Washington town, Green County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:83625, in state:55 county:045).
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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