How are homes heated in Chokio, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Chokio, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Chokio, used by 54.4% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.5% heat with utility gas.

36.3% heat with electricity.

7.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.5% (±2.0 points)
Electricity: 36.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.8%

Heating fuel in Chokio

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Chokio	Stevens County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	1.5% (±2.0 points)	43.8%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.8% (±5.6 points)	2.9%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	36.3% (±12.4 points)	24.8%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.4% (±11.7 points)	23.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±10.4 points)	1.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.4 points)	1.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.4 points)	1.7%	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 Chokio, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Stevens County (2.9%).

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

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

In Chokio, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Stevens County (24.8%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Chokio

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chokio
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Chokio	—	36.3% (±12.4 points)	—
Baker Township	2.7 mi	4.8% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Everglade Township	3.4 mi	12.2% (±9.6 points)	Lower
Pepperton Township	5.8 mi	8.3% (±7.6 points)	Lower
Johnson	5.8 mi	0.0% (±65.9 points)	Not measurably different
Alberta	6.0 mi	54.5% (±22.9 points)	Not measurably different
Scott Township	6.8 mi	2.4% (±5.4 points)	Lower
Moonshine Township	7.2 mi	22.2% (±14.3 points)	Not measurably different
Leonardsville Township	8.0 mi	11.8% (±10.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baker Township, MN (4.8%), Everglade Township, MN (12.2%), Pepperton Township, MN (8.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Rendsville Township	16.7% (±11.3 points)
4	Donnelly	12.6% (±9.5 points)
5	Stevens Township	12.5% (±12.1 points)
6	Eldorado Township	12.0% (±14.8 points)
7	Morris Township	10.7% (±8.6 points)
8	Hodges Township	10.3% (±11.7 points)
9	Chokio	7.8% (±5.6 points)
10	Framnas Township	7.2% (±8.0 points)
11	Alberta	6.8% (±6.9 points)
12	Horton Township	6.1% (±6.6 points)
13	Swan Lake Township	5.7% (±4.7 points)
14	Pepperton Township	4.2% (±9.1 points)
15	Moore Township	1.2% (±2.5 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Stevens 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 Chokio

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Chokio, used by 54.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Chokio heat with oil?

7.8% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Chokio use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Chokio have electric heat?

36.3% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Chokio heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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