How are homes heated in Elmdale Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Elmdale Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elmdale Township, used by 55.2% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.4% heat with utility gas.

14.9% heat with electricity.

12.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.4% (±1.6 points)
Electricity: 14.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.8%

Heating fuel in Elmdale Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elmdale Township	Morrison County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.4% (±1.6 points)	38.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.8% (±4.9 points)	5.6%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	14.9% (±3.5 points)	14.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	55.2% (±8.1 points)	27.9%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	13.3% (±4.2 points)	11.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.4% (±1.2 points)	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.9 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 Elmdale Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Morrison County (5.6%).

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

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

In Elmdale Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morrison County (14.3%).

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 Elmdale Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elmdale Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elmdale Township	—	14.9% (±3.5 points)	—
Upsala	1.0 mi	31.3% (±11.3 points)	Higher
Elmdale	2.9 mi	5.2% (±5.6 points)	Lower
Swanville Township	6.1 mi	6.3% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Holdingford	6.5 mi	17.2% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Bowlus	6.6 mi	3.1% (±2.8 points)	Lower
Krain Township	6.9 mi	8.9% (±4.3 points)	Lower
Swan River Township	7.1 mi	21.4% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Holding Township	7.6 mi	8.1% (±3.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elmdale, MN (5.2%), Swanville Township, MN (6.3%), Bowlus, MN (3.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upsala, MN (31.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Parker Township (Morrison County)	22.8% (±10.2 points)
5	Sobieski	20.0% (±9.2 points)
6	Upsala	14.9% (±10.6 points)
7	Swanville Township	14.8% (±8.5 points)
8	Hillman	14.3% (±20.9 points)
9	Platte Township	13.1% (±10.4 points)
10	Elmdale Township	12.8% (±4.9 points)
11	Pulaski Township	12.4% (±7.7 points)
12	Two Rivers Township	11.4% (±4.2 points)
13	Culdrum Township	11.1% (±7.2 points)
14	Agram Township	10.0% (±4.2 points)
15	Hillman Township (Morrison County)	9.4% (±7.7 points)
16	Swan River Township	9.2% (±3.6 points)

Showing 13 of 46 places in Morrison 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 Elmdale Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elmdale Township, used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elmdale Township heat with oil?

12.8% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Elmdale Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elmdale Township have electric heat?

14.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Elmdale Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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