How are homes heated in Fair Haven Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Fair Haven Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fair Haven Township, used by 71.5% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.7% heat with utility gas.

21.2% heat with electricity.

2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.7% (±1.4 points)
Electricity: 21.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.2%

Heating fuel in Fair Haven Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fair Haven Township	Stearns County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	1.7% (±1.4 points)	52.6%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.2% (±1.4 points)	1.6%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	21.2% (±6.2 points)	27.7%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	71.5% (±7.2 points)	13.8%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	3.4% (±2.5 points)	2.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.8 points)	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.8 points)	1.0%	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 Fair Haven Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Stearns County (1.6%).

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

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

In Fair Haven Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Stearns County (27.7%).

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 Fair Haven Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fair Haven Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fair Haven Township	—	21.2% (±6.2 points)	—
South Haven	4.7 mi	7.8% (±9.8 points)	Lower
Lynden Township	4.7 mi	9.4% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Southside Township	5.8 mi	15.9% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Maine Prairie Township	6.0 mi	15.9% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Kimball	6.0 mi	29.0% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
St. Augusta	6.3 mi	24.6% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Clearwater Township	7.3 mi	17.5% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Annandale	7.7 mi	19.0% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Haven, MN (7.8%), Lynden Township, MN (9.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
30 (tie)	St. Wendel Township	2.9% (±3.0 points)
32	North Fork Township	2.8% (±4.9 points)
33 (tie)	Ashley Township	2.6% (±4.0 points)
33 (tie)	Wakefield Township	2.6% (±2.0 points)
35 (tie)	Brockway Township	2.5% (±2.3 points)
35 (tie)	St. Joseph Township (Stearns County)	2.5% (±2.2 points)
37 (tie)	Fair Haven Township	2.2% (±1.4 points)
37 (tie)	Melrose Township	2.2% (±2.3 points)
39 (tie)	St. Martin	2.1% (±2.6 points)
39 (tie)	Krain Township	2.1% (±2.3 points)
39 (tie)	Zion Township	2.1% (±2.8 points)
42	Lake George Township (Stearns County)	1.6% (±2.4 points)
43 (tie)	Albany Township	1.5% (±1.4 points)

Showing 13 of 63 places in Stearns 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 Fair Haven Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fair Haven Township, used by 71.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fair Haven Township heat with oil?

2.2% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Fair Haven Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fair Haven Township have electric heat?

21.2% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Fair Haven Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Haven township, Stearns 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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