How are homes heated in Balaton, MN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Balaton, used by 51.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.4% heat with utility gas.
17.0% heat with electricity.
11.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 17.4% (±6.7 points)
- Electricity
- 17.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 11.2%
Heating fuel in Balaton
| Fuel used most | Balaton | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% (±6.7 points) | 41.9% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 11.2% (±5.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.0% (±6.2 points) | 32.3% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 51.0% (±8.0 points) | 20.6% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.3% (±3.7 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.5% | 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 Balaton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lyon County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Balaton, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lyon County (32.3%).
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 Balaton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaton | — | 17.0% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Rock Lake Township | 1.1 mi | 20.6% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township | 3.8 mi | 9.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garvin | 5.7 mi | 2.0% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Skandia Township | 6.0 mi | 7.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township (Lyon County) | 6.8 mi | 41.7% (±20.3 points) | Higher |
| Russell | 7.0 mi | 46.0% (±13.1 points) | Higher |
| Shelburne Township | 7.8 mi | 44.3% (±25.8 points) | Higher |
| Lake Sarah Township | 7.9 mi | 13.1% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garvin, MN (2.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lyons Township (Lyon County), MN (41.7%), Russell, MN (46.0%), Shelburne Township, MN (44.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custer Township | 25.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 2 | Taunton | 11.9% (±10.0 points) |
| 3 | Westerheim Township | 11.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 | Balaton | 11.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 5 | Russell | 8.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | Coon Creek Township | 5.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 | Minneota | 4.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 8 | Shelburne Township | 4.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Amiret Township | 3.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Monroe Township | 3.8% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 31 places in Lyon 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 Balaton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Balaton?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Balaton, used by 51.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Balaton heat with oil?
11.2% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Balaton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Balaton have electric heat?
17.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Balaton 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 Balaton city, Minnesota (place:03250, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .
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