How are homes heated in Hines Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Hines Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hines Township, used by 43.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.0% heat with utility gas.

15.8% heat with electricity.

4.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.0% (±3.4 points)
Electricity: 15.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.3%

Heating fuel in Hines Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hines Township	Beltrami County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	4.0% (±3.4 points)	31.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.3% (±4.6 points)	1.9%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	15.8% (±6.3 points)	27.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.9% (±9.4 points)	32.0%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	31.3% (±8.9 points)	6.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.0 points)	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.4%	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 Hines Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Beltrami County (1.9%).

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

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

In Hines Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Beltrami County (27.3%).

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 Hines Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hines Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hines Township	—	15.8% (±6.3 points)	—
Blackduck	3.1 mi	42.3% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Tenstrike	4.6 mi	18.5% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Langor Township	5.9 mi	6.3% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Taylor Township (Beltrami County)	6.0 mi	7.5% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hagali Township	6.7 mi	21.2% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Summit Township (Beltrami County)	6.7 mi	20.0% (±18.2 points)	Not measurably different
Port Hope Township	7.8 mi	28.7% (±8.3 points)	Higher
O'Brien Township	9.0 mi	4.2% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blackduck, MN (42.3%), Port Hope Township, MN (28.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wilton	21.8% (±19.8 points)
2	Kelliher	8.9% (±8.0 points)
3	Lee Township (Beltrami County)	7.4% (±9.9 points)
4	Benville Township	6.3% (±7.3 points)
5	Blackduck	5.6% (±4.7 points)
6	Solway	4.8% (±10.4 points)
7	Hines Township	4.3% (±4.6 points)
8	Lammers Township	4.2% (±3.1 points)
9	Redby	3.8% (±6.4 points)
10	Hornet Township	3.7% (±3.5 points)
11 (tie)	Maple Ridge Township (Beltrami County)	3.6% (±4.5 points)
11 (tie)	Nebish Township	3.6% (±3.1 points)
11 (tie)	Quiring Township	3.6% (±6.6 points)

Showing 13 of 52 places in Beltrami 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 Hines Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hines Township, used by 43.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hines Township heat with oil?

4.3% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Hines Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hines Township have electric heat?

15.8% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Hines Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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