How are homes heated in Crystal Bay Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Crystal Bay Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Crystal Bay Township, used by 45.7% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

13.2% heat with electricity.

13.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.5% (±2.4 points)
Electricity: 13.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 13.2%

Heating fuel in Crystal Bay Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Crystal Bay Township	Lake County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.5% (±2.4 points)	41.8%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	13.2% (±12.9 points)	4.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	13.2% (±7.0 points)	16.5%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	45.7% (±11.6 points)	28.8%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	25.5% (±8.3 points)	6.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.8 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 Crystal Bay Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lake County (4.7%).

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

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

In Crystal Bay Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lake County (16.5%).

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 Crystal Bay Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Crystal Bay Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Crystal Bay Township	—	13.2% (±7.0 points)	—
Schroeder Township	12 mi	11.1% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Stony River Township	15 mi	5.6% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Beaver Bay Township	18 mi	22.0% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Tofte Township	19 mi	35.9% (±15.3 points)	Higher
Silver Bay	23 mi	10.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lutsen Township	25 mi	67.6% (±12.1 points)	Higher
Beaver Bay	26 mi	25.0% (±19.7 points)	Not measurably different
Fall Lake Township	28 mi	25.5% (±6.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tofte Township, MN (35.9%), Lutsen Township, MN (67.6%), Fall Lake Township, MN (25.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Silver Creek Township (Lake County)	14.6% (±11.7 points)
2	Crystal Bay Township	13.2% (±12.9 points)
3	Fall Lake Township	9.4% (±4.3 points)
4	Beaver Bay Township	4.9% (±4.3 points)
5	Stony River Township	3.3% (±7.0 points)
6	Two Harbors	2.1% (±2.9 points)
7 (tie)	Beaver Bay	0.0% (±35.3 points)
7 (tie)	Silver Bay	0.0% (±2.6 points)

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 Crystal Bay Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Crystal Bay Township, used by 45.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Crystal Bay Township heat with oil?

13.2% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Crystal Bay Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Crystal Bay Township have electric heat?

13.2% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Crystal Bay Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Bay township, Lake 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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