How are homes heated in Ironton, MN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ironton, used by 72.8% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.8% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 22.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ironton
| Fuel used most | Ironton | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.8% (±12.2 points) | 54.3% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.6% (±11.9 points) | 21.1% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 17.6% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.7% | 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 Ironton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ironton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (21.1%).
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 Ironton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | — | 22.6% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Irondale Township | 1.5 mi | 11.9% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trommald | 1.9 mi | 19.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crosby | 2.8 mi | 25.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverton | 3.0 mi | 4.9% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Wolford Township | 3.8 mi | 22.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cuyuna | 4.3 mi | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Deerwood | 5.1 mi | 38.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township | 5.3 mi | 15.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverton, MN (4.9%), Cuyuna, MN (3.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Crow Wing County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Bay Lake Township | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Pelican Township (Crow Wing County) | 0.4% (±1.0 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Crosslake | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Deerwood | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Fifty Lakes | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Garrison | 0.0% (±19.7 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Ironton | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Manhattan Beach | 0.0% (±61.7 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Nisswa | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Pequot Lakes | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Center Township | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Deerwood Township (Crow Wing County) | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Gail Lake Township | 0.0% (±34.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Crow Wing 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 Ironton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ironton?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ironton, used by 72.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ironton heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Ironton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ironton have electric heat?
22.6% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Ironton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ironton city, Minnesota (place:31274, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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