How are homes heated in International Falls, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in International Falls, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in International Falls, used by 85.9% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.9% heat with electricity.

0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 85.9% (±4.1 points)
Electricity: 8.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.2%

Heating fuel in International Falls

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	International Falls	Koochiching County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	85.9% (±4.1 points)	51.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.2% (±0.3 points)	2.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	8.9% (±3.4 points)	15.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.9% (±2.0 points)	23.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±0.7 points)	6.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.9% (±1.0 points)	0.7%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.0 points)	0.5%	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 International Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Koochiching County (2.5%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In International Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Koochiching County (15.3%).

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 International Falls

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with International Falls
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
International Falls	—	8.9% (±3.4 points)	—
Ranier	2.6 mi	8.8% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Littlefork	15 mi	42.3% (±12.8 points)	Higher
Kabetogama Township	20 mi	13.0% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Big Falls	34 mi	28.4% (±16.5 points)	Higher
Camp 5 Township	40 mi	50.0% (±34.0 points)	Higher
Crane Lake Township	43 mi	23.3% (±14.2 points)	Not measurably different
Leiding Township	45 mi	20.4% (±8.7 points)	Higher
Orr	45 mi	17.1% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Littlefork, MN (42.3%), Big Falls, MN (28.4%), Camp 5 Township, MN (50.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Big Falls	27.3% (±16.1 points)
2	Northome	14.3% (±9.6 points)
3	Mizpah	4.2% (±8.2 points)
4	Littlefork	1.7% (±2.1 points)
5	Ranier	0.9% (±1.6 points)
6	International Falls	0.2% (±0.3 points)

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 International Falls

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in International Falls, used by 85.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in International Falls heat with oil?

0.2% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in International Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in International Falls have electric heat?

8.9% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in International Falls heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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