How are homes heated in French Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in French Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in French Township, used by 50.7% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.7% heat with utility gas.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.7% (±1.9 points)
Electricity: 50.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in French Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	French Township	St. Louis County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.7% (±1.9 points)	51.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±1.9 points)	6.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	50.7% (±10.3 points)	18.9%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	40.0% (±9.8 points)	16.8%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	4.4% (±4.0 points)	3.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.5 points)	2.2%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.8 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 French Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in St. Louis County (6.5%).

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

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

In French Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in St. Louis County (18.9%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near French Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with French Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
French Township	—	50.7% (±10.3 points)	—
Morcom Township	6.6 mi	14.8% (±14.2 points)	Lower
Bearville Township	8.1 mi	33.7% (±13.3 points)	Lower
Sturgeon Township	8.2 mi	21.5% (±14.7 points)	Lower
Balkan Township	11 mi	10.1% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Alango Township	13 mi	10.9% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Linden Grove Township	13 mi	10.9% (±10.2 points)	Lower
Chisholm	14 mi	13.1% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Great Scott Township	15 mi	20.1% (±8.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morcom Township, MN (14.8%), Bearville Township, MN (33.7%), Sturgeon Township, MN (21.5%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Louis County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
84	Beatty Township	2.9% (±1.8 points)
85	Virginia	2.7% (±1.7 points)
86	Hoyt Lakes	2.6% (±3.0 points)
87	Ault Township	2.4% (±3.2 points)
88	Greenwood Township (St. Louis County)	2.1% (±1.7 points)
89	Kelsey Township	1.9% (±2.7 points)
90	French Township	1.8% (±1.9 points)
91	Pequaywan Township	1.4% (±2.8 points)
92 (tie)	Bassett Township	0.0% (±45.8 points)
92 (tie)	Camp 5 Township	0.0% (±71.2 points)
92 (tie)	Crane Lake Township	0.0% (±37.6 points)
92 (tie)	Fine Lakes Township	0.0% (±31.4 points)
92 (tie)	Kabetogama Township	0.0% (±32.7 points)

Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis 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 French Township

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in French Township, used by 50.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in French Township heat with oil?

1.8% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in French Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in French Township have electric heat?

50.7% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in French Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French township, St. Louis 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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