How are homes heated in Cottonwood Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Cottonwood Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Cottonwood Township, used by 73.8% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.0% heat with utility gas.

9.3% heat with electricity.

6.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.0% (±1.3 points)
Electricity: 9.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.8%

Heating fuel in Cottonwood Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Cottonwood Township	Brown County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.0% (±1.3 points)	62.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.8% (±2.6 points)	2.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	9.3% (±4.7 points)	14.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	73.8% (±6.6 points)	17.5%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	8.2% (±4.2 points)	2.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.1 points)	1.0%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.7%	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 Cottonwood Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Brown County (2.2%).

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

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

In Cottonwood Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Brown County (14.2%).

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 Cottonwood Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Cottonwood Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Cottonwood Township	—	9.3% (±4.7 points)	—
New Ulm	5.3 mi	16.8% (±2.7 points)	Higher
Courtland	5.6 mi	7.2% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Sigel Township	5.9 mi	7.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Linden Township	6.1 mi	1.5% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Cambria Township	6.3 mi	4.3% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Hanska	6.6 mi	10.5% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Hanska Township	7.2 mi	3.4% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Courtland Township	7.2 mi	5.3% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Linden Township, MN (1.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Ulm, MN (16.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Eden Township (Brown County)	21.3% (±15.2 points)
5	Comfrey	17.0% (±7.9 points)
6	North Star Township (Brown County)	15.5% (±9.3 points)
7	Mulligan Township	14.9% (±9.1 points)
8	Burnstown Township	13.1% (±8.2 points)
9	Stark Township	7.3% (±5.8 points)
10	Cottonwood Township	6.8% (±2.6 points)
11	Prairieville Township	6.4% (±7.1 points)
12	Milford Township	5.9% (±4.1 points)
13	Albin Township	5.8% (±4.2 points)
14	Home Township	5.4% (±4.7 points)
15	Lake Hanska Township	5.1% (±4.6 points)
16	Linden Township	3.7% (±3.2 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Brown 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 Cottonwood Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Cottonwood Township, used by 73.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Cottonwood Township heat with oil?

6.8% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Cottonwood Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Cottonwood Township have electric heat?

9.3% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Cottonwood Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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