How are homes heated in Elk River, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Elk River, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk River, used by 77.8% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.6% heat with electricity.

0.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 77.8% (±3.0 points)
Electricity: 14.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.3%

Heating fuel in Elk River

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elk River	Sherburne County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	77.8% (±3.0 points)	71.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.3% (±0.4 points)	0.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	14.6% (±3.0 points)	16.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.1% (±1.7 points)	9.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	1.2% (±0.6 points)	1.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±0.6 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4% (±0.8 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 Elk River, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sherburne County (0.4%).

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

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

In Elk River, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sherburne County (16.2%).

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 Elk River

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elk River
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elk River	—	14.6% (±3.0 points)	—
Otsego	5.4 mi	9.6% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Nowthen	5.7 mi	4.1% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Livonia Township	7.0 mi	7.2% (±4.9 points)	Lower
Big Lake Township	7.3 mi	10.0% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Ramsey	7.5 mi	13.0% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Zimmerman	7.6 mi	18.1% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Albertville	8.1 mi	12.8% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Big Lake	8.6 mi	20.8% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Otsego, MN (9.6%), Nowthen, MN (4.1%), Livonia Township, MN (7.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Clear Lake Township	2.5% (±2.0 points)
3	Haven Township	2.3% (±1.7 points)
4	Santiago Township	1.6% (±1.7 points)
5	Becker Township (Sherburne County)	1.1% (±1.2 points)
6	Baldwin Township	0.7% (±0.8 points)
7	Orrock Township	0.4% (±0.6 points)
8	Elk River	0.3% (±0.4 points)
9	Palmer Township	0.2% (±0.4 points)
10 (tie)	Becker	0.0% (±1.2 points)
10 (tie)	Big Lake	0.0% (±0.6 points)
10 (tie)	Clear Lake	0.0% (±10.7 points)
10 (tie)	Zimmerman	0.0% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)	Big Lake Township	0.0% (±0.8 points)

Showing 13 of 15 places in Sherburne 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 Elk River

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk River, used by 77.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elk River heat with oil?

0.3% (±0.4 points) of occupied homes in Elk River use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elk River have electric heat?

14.6% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Elk River heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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