How are homes heated in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County), used by 74.7% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.2% heat with utility gas.
1.2% heat with electricity.
4.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.2% (±2.6 points)
- Electricity
- 1.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.7%
Heating fuel in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Washington (La Crosse County) | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% (±2.6 points) | 60.9% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 28.1% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 74.7% (±8.3 points) | 6.7% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.2% (±6.9 points) | 1.3% | 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) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 (La Crosse County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from La Crosse County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Washington (La Crosse County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in La Crosse County (28.1%).
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 (La Crosse County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Washington (La Crosse County) | — | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Town of Coon | 5.0 mi | 4.8% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
| Coon Valley | 5.0 mi | 16.7% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Town of Greenfield (La Crosse County) | 5.5 mi | 12.1% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Bangor | 5.9 mi | 8.7% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Town of Portland (Monroe County) | 7.2 mi | 8.6% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Town of Barre | 7.5 mi | 10.5% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| Town of Hamburg (Vernon County) | 8.0 mi | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | Higher |
| Town of Leon (Monroe County) | 8.5 mi | 11.0% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Coon, WI (4.8%), Coon Valley, WI (16.7%), Town of Greenfield (La Crosse County), WI (12.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across La Crosse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Medary | 8.2% (±7.9 points) |
| 2 | Town of Barre | 7.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Shelby | 7.1% (±3.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Washington (La Crosse County) | 4.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Burns | 4.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Farmington (La Crosse County) | 4.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Greenfield (La Crosse County) | 2.9% (±1.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Holland (La Crosse County) | 2.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 9 | Town of Hamilton | 2.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Onalaska | 2.2% (±2.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in La Crosse 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 (La Crosse County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County), used by 74.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County) heat with oil?
4.7% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Washington (La Crosse County) have electric heat?
1.2% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Washington (La Crosse 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, La Crosse County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:83650, in state:55 county:063).
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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Figures last updated on .
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