How are homes heated in Frohn Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Frohn Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Frohn Township, used by 61.2% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.3% heat with utility gas.

20.2% heat with electricity.

2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.3% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 20.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.0%

Heating fuel in Frohn Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Frohn Township	Beltrami County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.3% (±2.2 points)	31.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.0% (±1.9 points)	1.9%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	20.2% (±4.9 points)	27.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	61.2% (±7.4 points)	32.0%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	11.7% (±4.8 points)	6.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±2.9 points)	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.4%	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 Frohn Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Beltrami County (1.9%).

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

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

In Frohn Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Beltrami County (27.3%).

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 Frohn Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Frohn Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Frohn Township	—	20.2% (±4.9 points)	—
Turtle River Township	4.3 mi	30.7% (±7.6 points)	Higher
Ten Lake Township	6.0 mi	28.2% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Bemidji Township	6.1 mi	21.8% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sugar Bush Township (Beltrami County)	6.7 mi	17.8% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bemidji	6.9 mi	34.1% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Farden Township	7.1 mi	22.1% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Northern Township	7.7 mi	24.7% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Turtle River	8.4 mi	29.6% (±19.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Turtle River Township, MN (30.7%), Bemidji, MN (34.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14	Kelliher Township	3.1% (±3.7 points)
15	Liberty Township (Beltrami County)	2.7% (±1.9 points)
16	Jones Township	2.4% (±2.6 points)
17 (tie)	Eckles Township	2.3% (±2.6 points)
17 (tie)	Turtle Lake Township (Beltrami County)	2.3% (±2.0 points)
19	Tenstrike	2.2% (±3.1 points)
20	Frohn Township	2.0% (±1.9 points)
21	Port Hope Township	1.9% (±1.9 points)
22	Shooks Township	1.8% (±3.6 points)
23	Moose Lake Township (Beltrami County)	1.7% (±2.9 points)
24	Langor Township	1.6% (±5.8 points)
25	Bemidji	1.5% (±1.6 points)
26	Buzzle Township	1.4% (±2.0 points)

Showing 13 of 52 places in Beltrami 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 Frohn Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Frohn Township, used by 61.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Frohn Township heat with oil?

2.0% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Frohn Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Frohn Township have electric heat?

20.2% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Frohn Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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