How are homes heated in Holmes City Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Holmes City Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Holmes City Township, used by 61.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

19.0% heat with electricity.

8.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±6.9 points)
Electricity: 19.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.3%

Heating fuel in Holmes City Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Holmes City Township	Douglas County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±6.9 points)	39.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.3% (±6.6 points)	2.3%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	19.0% (±8.0 points)	24.4%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	61.9% (±9.4 points)	29.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	10.8% (±4.3 points)	2.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.9 points)	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.8%	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 Holmes City Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Douglas County (2.3%).

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

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

In Holmes City Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Douglas County (24.4%).

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 Holmes City Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Holmes City Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Holmes City Township	—	19.0% (±8.0 points)	—
Moe Township	4.7 mi	16.0% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Mary Township	4.8 mi	13.6% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Farwell	5.1 mi	4.0% (±8.6 points)	Lower
Ben Wade Township	7.1 mi	22.8% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Kensington	7.2 mi	23.8% (±14.4 points)	Not measurably different
Solem Township	7.4 mi	20.0% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
La Grand Township	7.4 mi	18.1% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lowry	7.5 mi	12.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farwell, MN (4.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Belle River Township	15.9% (±17.1 points)
2	Brandon Township	12.6% (±4.1 points)
3	Evansville	12.3% (±7.7 points)
4	Evansville Township	11.6% (±6.0 points)
5	Miltona	11.3% (±7.1 points)
6	Holmes City Township	8.3% (±6.6 points)
7	Kensington	6.9% (±3.8 points)
8	Miltona Township	6.8% (±4.6 points)
9	Millerville Township	6.7% (±6.3 points)
10	Spruce Hill Township	5.8% (±3.5 points)
11	Millerville	3.7% (±4.3 points)
12 (tie)	Carlos Township	3.5% (±3.4 points)

Showing 12 of 31 places in Douglas 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 Holmes City Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Holmes City Township, used by 61.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Holmes City Township heat with oil?

8.3% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Holmes City Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Holmes City Township have electric heat?

19.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Holmes City Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holmes City township, Douglas 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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