How are homes heated in Fergus Falls, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Fergus Falls, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fergus Falls, used by 55.4% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.7% heat with electricity.

2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.4% (±4.5 points)
Electricity: 35.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.7%

Heating fuel in Fergus Falls

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fergus Falls	Otter Tail County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	55.4% (±4.5 points)	32.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.7% (±1.6 points)	4.3%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	35.7% (±3.8 points)	27.0%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.3% (±2.5 points)	29.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.3% (±0.5 points)	4.7%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.4 points)	1.6%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.2 points)	0.9%	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 Fergus Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (4.3%).

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

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

In Fergus Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Otter Tail County (27.0%).

It is also higher than in Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Fergus Falls

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fergus Falls
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fergus Falls	—	35.7% (±3.8 points)	—
Fergus Falls Township	3.5 mi	21.8% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Buse Township	4.3 mi	20.4% (±10.7 points)	Lower
Aurdal Township	6.3 mi	28.2% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Dane Prairie Township	6.7 mi	27.2% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Orwell Township	6.7 mi	5.1% (±4.5 points)	Lower
Elizabeth	7.1 mi	20.4% (±11.1 points)	Lower
Carlisle Township	7.7 mi	23.8% (±11.9 points)	Not measurably different
Aastad Township	8.1 mi	22.6% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fergus Falls Township, MN (21.8%), Buse Township, MN (20.4%), Orwell Township, MN (5.1%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Otter Tail County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
52	Tumuli Township	4.1% (±4.2 points)
53	Battle Lake	4.0% (±2.9 points)
54 (tie)	Orwell Township	3.8% (±4.6 points)
54 (tie)	Oscar Township	3.8% (±3.5 points)
56	Leaf Mountain Township	3.6% (±3.5 points)
57	Norwegian Grove Township	3.5% (±3.8 points)
58 (tie)	Fergus Falls	2.7% (±1.6 points)
58 (tie)	Henning	2.7% (±4.2 points)
60 (tie)	Fergus Falls Township	2.5% (±3.5 points)
60 (tie)	Rush Lake Township	2.5% (±1.9 points)
62	Leaf Lake Township	2.4% (±1.7 points)
63	St. Olaf Township	2.1% (±2.8 points)
64	Amor Township	1.9% (±1.5 points)

Showing 13 of 82 places in Otter Tail 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 Fergus Falls

What is the most common way to heat a home in Fergus Falls?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fergus Falls, used by 55.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fergus Falls heat with oil?

2.7% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Fergus Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fergus Falls have electric heat?

35.7% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Fergus Falls heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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