How are homes heated in Medicine Bow, WY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Medicine Bow, used by 86.2% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 86.2% (±9.6 points)
- Electricity
- 3.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Medicine Bow
| Fuel used most | Medicine Bow | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.2% (±9.6 points) | 63.2% | 59.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.0% (±4.6 points) | 20.2% | 23.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.1% (±8.8 points) | 8.4% | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 6.5% | 4.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±3.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 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 Medicine Bow, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Carbon County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Medicine Bow, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Carbon County (20.2%).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (23.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Medicine Bow
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Bow | — | 3.0% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Rock River | 16 mi | 6.7% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Mountain | 18 mi | 6.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanna | 19 mi | 21.3% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Saratoga | 44 mi | 25.0% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Sinclair | 48 mi | 3.8% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laramie | 51 mi | 36.2% (±3.8 points) | Higher |
| Rawlins | 53 mi | 24.5% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Riverside | 56 mi | 71.1% (±29.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hanna, WY (21.3%), Saratoga, WY (25.0%), Laramie, WY (36.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encampment | 5.6% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Baggs | 0.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Dixon | 0.0% (±44.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Elk Mountain | 0.0% (±40.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hanna | 0.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Medicine Bow | 0.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Rawlins | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Riverside | 0.0% (±47.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Saratoga | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Sinclair | 0.0% (±21.2 points) |
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 Medicine Bow
What is the most common way to heat a home in Medicine Bow?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Medicine Bow, used by 86.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Medicine Bow heat with oil?
0.0% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Medicine Bow use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Medicine Bow have electric heat?
3.0% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Medicine Bow heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medicine Bow town, Wyoming
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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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Figures last updated on .