How are homes heated in Balsam Township (Itasca County), MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Balsam Township (Itasca County), MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Balsam Township (Itasca County), used by 62.1% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.3% heat with utility gas.

13.3% heat with electricity.

6.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.3% (±7.8 points)
Electricity: 13.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.7%

Heating fuel in Balsam Township (Itasca County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Balsam Township (Itasca County)	Itasca County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	6.3% (±7.8 points)	40.6%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.7% (±4.3 points)	6.1%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	13.3% (±6.2 points)	15.9%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	62.1% (±11.2 points)	27.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	10.9% (±5.0 points)	8.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±0.9 points)	1.0%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.4%	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 Balsam Township (Itasca County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Itasca County (6.1%).

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

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

In Balsam Township (Itasca County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Itasca County (15.9%).

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 Balsam Township (Itasca County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Balsam Township (Itasca County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Balsam Township (Itasca County)	—	13.3% (±6.2 points)	—
Lawrence Township (Itasca County)	5.2 mi	16.0% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Wabana Township	7.2 mi	13.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Nashwauk Township	11 mi	7.8% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Taconite	12 mi	15.4% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Marcell Township	12 mi	32.3% (±11.5 points)	Higher
Marble	12 mi	14.1% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Arbo Township	12 mi	16.2% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Bovey	13 mi	16.4% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marcell Township, MN (32.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
16	Goodland Township	8.8% (±4.9 points)
17	Marcell Township	8.5% (±12.3 points)
18	Wawina Township	8.3% (±11.1 points)
19	Sago Township	7.5% (±7.5 points)
20 (tie)	Warba	6.8% (±10.2 points)
20 (tie)	Harris Township	6.8% (±4.8 points)
22	Balsam Township (Itasca County)	6.7% (±4.3 points)
23	Greenway Township	6.6% (±3.2 points)
24 (tie)	Cohasset	6.1% (±4.6 points)
24 (tie)	Keewatin	6.1% (±7.0 points)
26	Oteneagen Township	5.7% (±6.6 points)
27	Stokes Township (Itasca County)	5.5% (±4.3 points)
28	Trout Lake Township	4.9% (±2.6 points)

Showing 13 of 52 places in Itasca 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 Balsam Township (Itasca County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Balsam Township (Itasca County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Balsam Township (Itasca County), used by 62.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Balsam Township (Itasca County) heat with oil?

6.7% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Balsam Township (Itasca County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Balsam Township (Itasca County) have electric heat?

13.3% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Balsam Township (Itasca County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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