How are homes heated in Farming Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Farming Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Farming Township, used by 58.5% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.2% heat with utility gas.

12.2% heat with electricity.

14.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.2% (±1.7 points)
Electricity: 12.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 14.6%

Heating fuel in Farming Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Farming Township	Stearns County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	1.2% (±1.7 points)	52.6%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	14.6% (±8.7 points)	1.6%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	12.2% (±5.1 points)	27.7%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	58.5% (±8.5 points)	13.8%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	11.3% (±4.6 points)	2.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±1.7 points)	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.5 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 Farming Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Stearns County (1.6%).

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

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

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

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 Farming Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Farming Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Farming Township	—	12.2% (±5.1 points)	—
Albany Township	4.6 mi	11.6% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Albany	5.5 mi	22.1% (±8.1 points)	Higher
St. Martin	5.6 mi	30.5% (±10.8 points)	Higher
Collegeville Township	6.1 mi	24.9% (±6.6 points)	Higher
St. Martin Township	6.2 mi	13.4% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Munson Township	6.6 mi	12.4% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Richmond	7.0 mi	14.5% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Avon	7.2 mi	21.1% (±5.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Albany, MN (22.1%), St. Martin, MN (30.5%), Collegeville Township, MN (24.9%).

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
1	St. Rosa	25.8% (±27.1 points)
2	New Munich	19.1% (±9.9 points)
3	Lake Henry	18.4% (±25.2 points)
4	Oak Township	15.4% (±8.4 points)
5	Lake Henry Township	15.1% (±9.7 points)
6	Farming Township	14.6% (±8.7 points)
7	Raymond Township	13.1% (±11.3 points)
8	Spring Hill	12.5% (±12.2 points)
9	St. Martin Township	10.6% (±5.4 points)
10	Greenwald	10.1% (±9.1 points)
11	Elrosa	9.7% (±7.1 points)
12	Holding Township	9.3% (±3.9 points)

Showing 12 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 Farming Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Farming Township, used by 58.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Farming Township heat with oil?

14.6% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Farming Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Farming Township have electric heat?

12.2% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Farming Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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