How are homes heated in Helga Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Helga Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Helga Township, used by 45.8% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.0% heat with utility gas.

32.2% heat with electricity.

3.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.0% (±1.1 points)
Electricity: 32.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.5%

Heating fuel in Helga Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Helga Township	Hubbard County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	1.0% (±1.1 points)	17.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.5% (±2.9 points)	2.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	32.2% (±6.2 points)	27.1%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	45.8% (±6.8 points)	40.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	17.4% (±4.0 points)	10.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.7 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 Helga 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 Helga Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hubbard County (27.1%).

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 Helga Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Helga Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Helga Township	—	32.2% (±6.2 points)	—
Rockwood Township (Hubbard County)	5.3 mi	32.4% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Bemidji Township	5.4 mi	21.8% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Guthrie Township	5.8 mi	15.8% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Farden Township	6.1 mi	22.1% (±5.9 points)	Lower
Schoolcraft Township	7.1 mi	34.0% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bemidji	8.5 mi	34.1% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Hart Lake Township	9.0 mi	17.1% (±7.0 points)	Lower
Grant Valley Township	9.2 mi	29.6% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bemidji Township, MN (21.8%), Guthrie Township, MN (15.8%), Farden Township, MN (22.1%).

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)
12	Park Rapids	2.4% (±1.6 points)
13 (tie)	Hubbard Township (Hubbard County)	2.2% (±1.9 points)

Showing 13 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 Helga Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Helga Township, used by 45.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Helga Township heat with oil?

3.5% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Helga Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Helga Township have electric heat?

32.2% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Helga Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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