How are homes heated in Athens Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Athens Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Athens Township, used by 68.9% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.1% heat with utility gas.

11.1% heat with electricity.

0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 15.1% (±5.6 points)
Electricity: 11.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.4%

Heating fuel in Athens Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Athens Township	Isanti County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	15.1% (±5.6 points)	50.9%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.4% (±0.7 points)	1.0%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	11.1% (±6.3 points)	11.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	68.9% (±7.5 points)	31.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	4.6% (±4.1 points)	3.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.7 points)	1.2%	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 Athens Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Isanti County (1.0%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.3%).

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

In Athens Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Isanti County (11.2%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Athens Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Athens Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Athens Township	—	11.1% (±6.3 points)	—
Bethel	3.0 mi	10.6% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Isanti	4.4 mi	11.8% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
East Bethel	5.3 mi	4.9% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
Isanti Township	6.0 mi	6.3% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Martin Lake	7.2 mi	6.9% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Oak Grove	7.5 mi	8.1% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Oxford Township	7.7 mi	9.2% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bradford Township (Isanti County)	7.8 mi	10.1% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Springvale Township	3.0% (±2.9 points)
5	Dalbo Township	2.6% (±2.3 points)
6	Spencer Brook Township	2.5% (±1.9 points)
7	North Branch Township	1.7% (±1.8 points)
8	Oxford Township	1.6% (±1.9 points)
9	Bradford Township (Isanti County)	0.7% (±1.0 points)
10	Athens Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)
11 (tie)	Braham	0.0% (±3.2 points)
11 (tie)	Cambridge	0.0% (±0.5 points)
11 (tie)	Isanti	0.0% (±0.9 points)
11 (tie)	Cambridge Township	0.0% (±2.4 points)
11 (tie)	Isanti Township	0.0% (±3.1 points)
11 (tie)	Wyanett Township	0.0% (±3.6 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Isanti 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 Athens Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Athens Township, used by 68.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Athens Township heat with oil?

0.4% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Athens Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Athens Township have electric heat?

11.1% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Athens Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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