How are homes heated in Wilson, WY?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Wilson, used by 53.0% (±16.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.4% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
5.4% (±6.2 points)
Electricity
53.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Wilson

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWilsonTeton CountyWyomingUnited States
Utility gas5.4% (±6.2 points)21.1%59.0%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±6.5 points)0.3%0.1%3.9%
Electricity53.0% (±16.7 points)67.3%23.8%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)23.2% (±14.4 points)6.5%11.0%4.9%
Wood18.5% (±16.0 points)4.1%4.5%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.5 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±6.5 points)0.0%0.2%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±6.5 points)0.6%0.9%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±6.5 points)0.0%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 Wilson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Teton County (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Wilson, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Teton County (67.3%).

It is also higher than in Wyoming (23.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Wilson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wilson
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Wilson—53.0% (±16.7 points)—
Moose Wilson Road5.6 mi61.9% (±14.7 points)Not measurably different
South Park6.8 mi32.0% (±15.2 points)Not measurably different
Rafter J Ranch6.9 mi64.1% (±15.9 points)Not measurably different
Jackson7.0 mi77.0% (±5.8 points)Higher
Victor13 mi54.6% (±10.9 points)Not measurably different
Hoback14 mi65.6% (±15.9 points)Not measurably different
Irwin19 mi66.1% (±13.6 points)Not measurably different
Driggs20 mi59.6% (±9.2 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson, WY (77.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Teton County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Hoback0.0% (±8.3 points)
1 (tie)Jackson0.0% (±0.8 points)
1 (tie)Moose Wilson Road0.0% (±4.8 points)
1 (tie)Rafter J Ranch0.0% (±6.1 points)
1 (tie)South Park0.0% (±4.6 points)
1 (tie)Wilson0.0% (±6.5 points)

Wilson is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

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 Wilson

What is the most common way to heat a home in Wilson?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Wilson, used by 53.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wilson heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Wilson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wilson have electric heat?

53.0% (±16.7 points) of occupied homes in Wilson 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 Wilson CDP, Wyoming (place:83765, in state:56).

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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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