How are homes heated in Hills, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Hills, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hills, used by 57.7% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.2% heat with utility gas.

19.6% heat with electricity.

5.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.2% (±3.8 points)
Electricity: 19.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.5%

Heating fuel in Hills

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hills	Rock County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	5.2% (±3.8 points)	39.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.5% (±3.8 points)	1.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	19.6% (±9.1 points)	24.9%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.7% (±12.8 points)	29.5%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.0 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	11.3% (±9.9 points)	2.5%	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 Hills, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rock County (1.7%).

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

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

In Hills, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Rock County (24.9%).

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 Hills

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hills
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hills	—	19.6% (±9.1 points)	—
Martin Township	2.0 mi	32.5% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different
Steen	4.9 mi	18.3% (±15.6 points)	Not measurably different
Beaver Creek	5.9 mi	16.5% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lester	6.2 mi	22.8% (±13.0 points)	Not measurably different
Larchwood	6.4 mi	17.0% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Clinton Township (Rock County)	6.5 mi	18.3% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Valley Springs	6.5 mi	16.2% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Valley Springs Township	6.9 mi	22.4% (±17.4 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Springwater Township	13.0% (±10.3 points)
2	Luverne Township	8.9% (±11.0 points)
3	Vienna Township	7.8% (±8.7 points)
4	Rose Dell Township	5.9% (±8.1 points)
5	Hills	5.5% (±3.8 points)
6	Beaver Creek	4.6% (±3.5 points)
7	Martin Township	3.3% (±3.2 points)
8 (tie)	Hardwick	2.0% (±2.6 points)
8 (tie)	Battle Plain Township	2.0% (±4.8 points)
10	Mound Township	1.3% (±2.5 points)
11	Magnolia	1.1% (±2.8 points)

Showing 11 of 19 places in Rock 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 Hills

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hills, used by 57.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hills heat with oil?

5.5% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Hills use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hills have electric heat?

19.6% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Hills heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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