How are homes heated in Guthrie Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Guthrie Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Guthrie Township, used by 51.0% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.5% heat with utility gas.

15.8% heat with electricity.

4.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.5% (±2.1 points)
Electricity: 15.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.5%

Heating fuel in Guthrie Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Guthrie Township	Hubbard County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	1.5% (±2.1 points)	17.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.5% (±6.2 points)	2.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	15.8% (±6.7 points)	27.1%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	51.0% (±12.8 points)	40.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	27.2% (±10.9 points)	10.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.7%	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 Guthrie Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hubbard County (2.5%).

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

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

In Guthrie Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Hubbard County (27.1%).

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 Guthrie Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Guthrie Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Guthrie Township	—	15.8% (±6.7 points)	—
Hart Lake Township	5.1 mi	17.1% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Helga Township	5.8 mi	32.2% (±6.2 points)	Higher
Laporte	5.9 mi	29.0% (±20.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hendrickson Township	6.4 mi	11.8% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Schoolcraft Township	6.6 mi	34.0% (±12.9 points)	Higher
Farden Township	7.3 mi	22.1% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lake George Township (Hubbard County)	8.5 mi	20.5% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rockwood Township (Hubbard County)	8.8 mi	32.4% (±10.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Helga Township, MN (32.2%), Schoolcraft Township, MN (34.0%), Rockwood Township (Hubbard County), MN (32.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Henrietta Township	6.7% (±3.7 points)
2	Akeley Township	5.6% (±4.9 points)
3	Hendrickson Township	4.7% (±5.9 points)
4	Hart Lake Township	4.6% (±3.8 points)
5	Guthrie Township	4.5% (±6.2 points)
6	Nevis Township	4.0% (±3.1 points)
7	Helga Township	3.5% (±2.9 points)
8	Todd Township	3.1% (±2.6 points)
9	Lake Hattie Township	2.9% (±4.1 points)
10	Lake George Township (Hubbard County)	2.6% (±3.1 points)
11	Nevis	2.5% (±2.8 points)

Showing 11 of 32 places in Hubbard 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 Guthrie Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Guthrie Township, used by 51.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Guthrie Township heat with oil?

4.5% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Guthrie Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Guthrie Township have electric heat?

15.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Guthrie Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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