How are homes heated in Akeley Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Akeley Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Akeley Township, used by 57.5% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.1% heat with utility gas.

21.3% heat with electricity.

5.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.1% (±2.1 points)
Electricity: 21.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.6%

Heating fuel in Akeley Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Akeley Township	Hubbard County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	3.1% (±2.1 points)	17.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.6% (±4.9 points)	2.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	21.3% (±5.9 points)	27.1%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.5% (±7.8 points)	40.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	12.5% (±6.7 points)	10.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.7%	0.9%	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 Akeley Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hubbard County (2.5%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).

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

In Akeley Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hubbard County (27.1%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Akeley Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Akeley Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Akeley Township	—	21.3% (±5.9 points)	—
Akeley	1.7 mi	31.0% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Mantrap Township	5.8 mi	34.1% (±8.0 points)	Higher
Nevis	6.4 mi	20.2% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Steamboat River Township	6.4 mi	42.9% (±18.9 points)	Higher
White Oak Township	6.7 mi	28.5% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Shingobee Township	7.5 mi	25.7% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hiram Township	8.0 mi	24.3% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Walker	8.5 mi	34.8% (±7.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mantrap Township, MN (34.1%), Steamboat River Township, MN (42.9%), Walker, MN (34.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Henrietta Township	6.7% (±3.7 points)
2	Akeley Township	5.6% (±4.9 points)
3	Hendrickson Township	4.7% (±5.9 points)
4	Hart Lake Township	4.6% (±3.8 points)
5	Guthrie Township	4.5% (±6.2 points)
6	Nevis Township	4.0% (±3.1 points)
7	Helga Township	3.5% (±2.9 points)
8	Todd Township	3.1% (±2.6 points)

Showing 8 of 32 places in Hubbard 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 Akeley Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Akeley Township, used by 57.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Akeley Township heat with oil?

5.6% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Akeley Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Akeley Township have electric heat?

21.3% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Akeley Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akeley township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

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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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