How are homes heated in Brownton, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Brownton, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brownton, used by 73.6% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.1% heat with electricity.

8.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 73.6% (±8.8 points)
Electricity: 8.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.5%

Heating fuel in Brownton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Brownton	McLeod County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	73.6% (±8.8 points)	57.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.5% (±8.7 points)	1.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	8.1% (±4.2 points)	19.7%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.8% (±5.4 points)	18.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.1 points)	1.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.1 points)	1.3%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.5%	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 Brownton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McLeod County (1.8%).

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

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

In Brownton, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in McLeod County (19.7%).

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 Brownton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Brownton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Brownton	—	8.1% (±4.2 points)	—
Sumter Township	3.0 mi	19.2% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Penn Township	4.4 mi	14.8% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Collins Township	4.6 mi	15.6% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Round Grove Township	5.4 mi	8.7% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Stewart	6.7 mi	8.8% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
New Auburn	7.1 mi	9.3% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Biscay	7.5 mi	0.0% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different
Hassan Valley Township	8.0 mi	15.8% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sumter Township, MN (19.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Penn Township	15.7% (±8.2 points)
2	Collins Township	12.7% (±6.5 points)
3	Lynn Township	12.2% (±6.9 points)
4	Round Grove Township	10.4% (±8.4 points)
5	Brownton	8.5% (±8.7 points)
6	Rich Valley Township	7.6% (±5.2 points)
7	Hassan Valley Township	7.5% (±4.7 points)
8	Bergen Township	6.9% (±3.9 points)
9	Sumter Township	6.6% (±4.5 points)
10	Hale Township	5.8% (±4.4 points)
11	Glencoe Township	5.3% (±3.3 points)

Showing 11 of 23 places in McLeod 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 Brownton

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brownton, used by 73.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Brownton heat with oil?

8.5% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Brownton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Brownton have electric heat?

8.1% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Brownton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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