How are homes heated in Columbia Heights, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Columbia Heights, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbia Heights, used by 78.8% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 78.8% (±3.6 points)
Electricity: 20.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Columbia Heights

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Columbia Heights	Anoka County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	78.8% (±3.6 points)	83.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.3%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	20.1% (±3.5 points)	12.6%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.1% (±0.2 points)	2.2%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.3%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±0.6 points)	0.7%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2% (±0.2 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 Columbia Heights, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Anoka County (0.3%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Columbia Heights, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Anoka County (12.6%).

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 Columbia Heights

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Columbia Heights
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Columbia Heights	—	20.1% (±3.5 points)	—
Hilltop	0.4 mi	28.6% (±10.9 points)	Not measurably different
St. Anthony (Hennepin County)	2.0 mi	20.4% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
New Brighton	2.4 mi	26.6% (±4.1 points)	Higher
Fridley	2.5 mi	16.9% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Brooklyn Center	3.7 mi	25.6% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Arden Hills	4.2 mi	13.4% (±4.8 points)	Lower
Lauderdale	4.3 mi	20.1% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mounds View	4.4 mi	23.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arden Hills, MN (13.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Brighton, MN (26.6%), Brooklyn Center, MN (25.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
9 (tie)	Andover	0.2% (±0.2 points)
9 (tie)	Blaine	0.2% (±0.2 points)
9 (tie)	St. Francis	0.2% (±0.4 points)
12 (tie)	Bethel	0.0% (±11.2 points)
12 (tie)	Centerville	0.0% (±1.5 points)
12 (tie)	Circle Pines	0.0% (±1.1 points)
12 (tie)	Columbia Heights	0.0% (±0.3 points)
12 (tie)	Coon Rapids	0.0% (±0.1 points)
12 (tie)	East Bethel	0.0% (±0.5 points)
12 (tie)	Hilltop	0.0% (±6.1 points)
12 (tie)	Lexington	0.0% (±1.9 points)
12 (tie)	Lino Lakes	0.0% (±0.3 points)
12 (tie)	Spring Lake Park	0.0% (±0.8 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Anoka 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 Columbia Heights

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Columbia Heights, used by 78.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Columbia Heights heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in Columbia Heights use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Columbia Heights have electric heat?

20.1% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Columbia Heights heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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