How are homes heated in Greenbush, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Greenbush, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greenbush, used by 42.3% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.6% heat with utility gas.

29.2% heat with electricity.

21.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.6% (±3.4 points)
Electricity: 29.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 21.5%

Heating fuel in Greenbush

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Greenbush	Roseau County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	3.6% (±3.4 points)	26.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	21.5% (±9.8 points)	3.0%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	29.2% (±9.5 points)	25.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.3% (±9.5 points)	37.8%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±1.2 points)	6.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.6% (±2.1 points)	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.2%	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 Greenbush, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Roseau County (3.0%).

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

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

In Greenbush, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Roseau County (25.3%).

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 Greenbush

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Greenbush
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Greenbush	—	29.2% (±9.5 points)	—
Hereim Township	1.9 mi	10.8% (±6.6 points)	Lower
Barto Township	4.3 mi	36.5% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Barnett Township	5.9 mi	31.4% (±22.0 points)	Not measurably different
Skagen Township	5.9 mi	10.7% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Dewey Township	6.6 mi	28.9% (±17.2 points)	Not measurably different
Deer Township	7.7 mi	9.1% (±8.8 points)	Lower
Polonia Township	8.1 mi	37.5% (±35.4 points)	Not measurably different
Badger	9.1 mi	21.9% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hereim Township, MN (10.8%), Skagen Township, MN (10.7%), Deer Township, MN (9.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Moose Township	31.9% (±21.2 points)
2	Pohlitz Township	26.3% (±32.9 points)
3	Huss Township	23.9% (±22.3 points)
4	Greenbush	21.5% (±9.8 points)
5	Stafford Township	15.3% (±18.1 points)
6	Nereson Township	13.3% (±19.5 points)
7	Barto Township	9.6% (±10.7 points)
8	Hereim Township	6.9% (±9.3 points)
9	Enstrom Township	6.0% (±8.8 points)
10	Barnett Township	5.7% (±5.2 points)

Showing 10 of 39 places in Roseau 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 Greenbush

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greenbush, used by 42.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Greenbush heat with oil?

21.5% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Greenbush use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Greenbush have electric heat?

29.2% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Greenbush heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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