How are homes heated in Arago Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Arago Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Arago Township, used by 43.5% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

29.4% heat with electricity.

1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.5% (±2.9 points)
Electricity: 29.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.1%

Heating fuel in Arago Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Arago Township	Hubbard County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.5% (±2.9 points)	17.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.1% (±1.2 points)	2.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	29.4% (±7.9 points)	27.1%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.5% (±8.7 points)	40.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	22.0% (±9.1 points)	10.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4% (±1.2 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 Arago Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Hubbard County (2.5%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

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

It is also higher than in Minnesota (19.4%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Arago Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Arago Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Arago Township	—	29.4% (±7.9 points)	—
Todd Township	5.0 mi	23.3% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Two Inlets Township	5.9 mi	27.5% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Clover Township (Hubbard County)	6.0 mi	8.3% (±6.6 points)	Lower
Park Rapids	7.2 mi	28.5% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Emma Township	7.2 mi	33.2% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Osage Township	8.1 mi	23.9% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Henrietta Township	8.9 mi	29.5% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Clay Township	9.8 mi	51.6% (±19.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clover Township (Hubbard County), MN (8.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clay Township, MN (51.6%).

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
12	Park Rapids	2.4% (±1.6 points)
13 (tie)	Hubbard Township (Hubbard County)	2.2% (±1.9 points)
13 (tie)	Mantrap Township	2.2% (±1.9 points)
15	Lake Emma Township	1.8% (±1.7 points)
16	Straight River Township	1.7% (±1.7 points)
17	Farden Township	1.5% (±1.5 points)
18	Arago Township	1.1% (±1.2 points)
19	Fern Township	0.6% (±1.5 points)
20	Lakeport Township	0.5% (±0.9 points)
21 (tie)	Akeley	0.0% (±14.6 points)
21 (tie)	Laporte	0.0% (±44.3 points)
21 (tie)	Badoura Township	0.0% (±36.7 points)
21 (tie)	Clay Township	0.0% (±44.3 points)

Showing 13 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 Arago Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Arago Township, used by 43.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Arago Township heat with oil?

1.1% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Arago Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Arago Township have electric heat?

29.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Arago Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arago 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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