How are homes heated in Helena Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Helena Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Helena Township, used by 59.1% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.3% heat with electricity.

1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 59.1% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 16.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.0%

Heating fuel in Helena Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Helena Township	Scott County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	59.1% (±7.5 points)	81.2%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.0% (±1.2 points)	0.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	16.3% (±8.0 points)	13.1%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.8% (±5.8 points)	3.7%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	2.0% (±1.6 points)	0.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.3% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.6 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 Helena Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Scott County (0.2%).

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

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

In Helena Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Scott County (13.1%).

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 Helena Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Helena Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Helena Township	—	16.3% (±8.0 points)	—
New Prague	3.1 mi	13.8% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Sand Creek Township	5.5 mi	4.7% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Belle Plaine Township	5.7 mi	8.0% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Jordan	5.8 mi	12.9% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lanesburgh Township	6.4 mi	12.5% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cedar Lake Township	6.4 mi	9.2% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
St. Lawrence Township	6.7 mi	7.9% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Heidelberg	6.7 mi	9.1% (±14.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sand Creek Township, MN (4.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Blakeley Township	4.3% (±4.0 points)
2	Cedar Lake Township	1.1% (±0.9 points)
3	Helena Township	1.0% (±1.2 points)
4	Belle Plaine Township	0.9% (±1.3 points)
5	Sand Creek Township	0.8% (±0.8 points)
6	St. Lawrence Township	0.5% (±1.1 points)
7	Credit River	0.4% (±0.7 points)
8	Shakopee	0.3% (±0.2 points)
9	Jackson Township	0.2% (±0.6 points)

Showing 9 of 18 places in Scott 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 Helena Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Helena Township, used by 59.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Helena Township heat with oil?

1.0% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Helena Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Helena Township have electric heat?

16.3% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Helena Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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