How are homes heated in Clara City, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Clara City, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clara City, used by 67.2% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.7% heat with electricity.

4.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.2% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 14.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.4%

Heating fuel in Clara City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Clara City	Chippewa County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	67.2% (±7.3 points)	51.5%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.4% (±3.3 points)	2.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	14.7% (±4.8 points)	20.9%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	12.8% (±6.3 points)	21.3%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.4% (±0.7 points)	1.7%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.6 points)	1.3%	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 Clara City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Chippewa County (2.7%).

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

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

In Clara City, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Chippewa County (20.9%).

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 Clara City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Clara City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Clara City	—	14.7% (±4.8 points)	—
Rheiderland Township	3.9 mi	10.3% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Stoneham Township	4.4 mi	31.1% (±14.1 points)	Higher
Crate Township	4.9 mi	21.2% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lone Tree Township	5.5 mi	8.3% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Maynard	6.1 mi	14.3% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Raymond	7.7 mi	18.3% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Wang Township	8.1 mi	15.5% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Ericson Township	8.3 mi	30.0% (±10.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stoneham Township, MN (31.1%), Ericson Township, MN (30.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Rheiderland Township	11.3% (±7.7 points)
5	Granite Falls Township	9.9% (±11.2 points)
6	Tunsberg Township	9.0% (±9.8 points)
7	Watson	7.0% (±4.9 points)
8	Havelock Township	6.2% (±7.6 points)
9	Woods Township	4.9% (±4.8 points)
10	Clara City	4.4% (±3.3 points)
11	Big Bend Township	4.2% (±3.4 points)
12	Crate Township	3.8% (±3.7 points)
13	Louriston Township	2.3% (±4.0 points)
14	Rosewood Township	1.9% (±1.9 points)
15	Sparta Township	1.5% (±2.0 points)
16	Stoneham Township	1.1% (±2.1 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Chippewa 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 Clara City

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clara City, used by 67.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Clara City heat with oil?

4.4% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Clara City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Clara City have electric heat?

14.7% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Clara City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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