How are homes heated in Heron Lake, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Heron Lake, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Heron Lake, used by 76.8% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.1% heat with electricity.

5.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 76.8% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 12.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.5%

Heating fuel in Heron Lake

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Heron Lake	Jackson County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	76.8% (±5.7 points)	52.5%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.5% (±2.8 points)	2.3%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	12.1% (±4.0 points)	12.7%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.4% (±2.8 points)	29.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	1.1% (±1.1 points)	1.5%	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	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.9 points)	1.1%	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 Heron Lake, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Jackson County (2.3%).

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

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

In Heron Lake, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jackson County (12.7%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Heron Lake

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Heron Lake
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Heron Lake	—	12.1% (±4.0 points)	—
Weimer Township	2.4 mi	13.5% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
La Crosse Township	3.7 mi	25.4% (±21.1 points)	Not measurably different
Okabena	4.1 mi	3.2% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Wilder	6.0 mi	0.0% (±61.7 points)	Not measurably different
West Heron Lake Township	6.3 mi	29.3% (±16.9 points)	Not measurably different
Alba Township	6.3 mi	7.0% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Springfield Township	6.4 mi	2.2% (±5.7 points)	Lower
Southbrook Township	7.5 mi	16.7% (±16.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Okabena, MN (3.2%), Springfield Township, MN (2.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Heron Lake Township	18.4% (±10.3 points)
2	Round Lake Township (Jackson County)	17.9% (±19.1 points)
3	Wisconsin Township	10.3% (±9.9 points)
4	La Crosse Township	8.5% (±7.2 points)
5	Rost Township	7.0% (±6.1 points)
6	Heron Lake	5.5% (±2.8 points)
7	Okabena	5.4% (±8.2 points)
8	Delafield Township	3.8% (±3.5 points)
9	Sioux Valley Township	3.6% (±4.9 points)
10	Alba Township	2.8% (±3.4 points)
11	Weimer Township	2.7% (±2.9 points)
12	Lakefield	2.4% (±2.6 points)

Showing 12 of 26 places in Jackson 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 Heron Lake

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Heron Lake, used by 76.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Heron Lake heat with oil?

5.5% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Heron Lake use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Heron Lake have electric heat?

12.1% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Heron Lake heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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