How are homes heated in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County), MN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County), used by 69.4% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

9.7% heat with electricity.

0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.0% (±7.8 points)
Electricity
9.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.7%

Heating fuel in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostLakeside Township (Aitkin County)Aitkin CountyMinnesotaUnited States
Utility gas0.0% (±7.8 points)12.8%65.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.7% (±1.1 points)2.0%1.3%3.9%
Electricity9.7% (±3.7 points)18.7%19.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)69.4% (±6.2 points)52.9%10.8%4.9%
Wood18.0% (±5.4 points)11.2%1.6%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.8 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±7.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel2.2% (±2.1 points)1.9%0.9%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±7.8 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 Lakeside Township (Aitkin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Aitkin County (2.0%).

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

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

In Lakeside Township (Aitkin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Aitkin County (18.7%).

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 Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)—9.7% (±3.7 points)—
East Side Township5.0 mi7.8% (±4.3 points)Not measurably different
Malmo Township6.5 mi11.4% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
Seavey Township6.9 mi0.0% (±51.5 points)Not measurably different
Wealthwood Township7.8 mi10.6% (±5.2 points)Not measurably different
Idun Township9.3 mi1.7% (±2.1 points)Lower
Isle9.9 mi18.5% (±5.2 points)Higher
Wahkon11 mi12.2% (±9.6 points)Not measurably different
South Harbor Township11 mi10.9% (±3.4 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Idun Township, MN (1.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Isle, MN (18.5%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
18Wealthwood Township1.6% (±2.1 points)
19Nordland Township (Aitkin County)1.5% (±1.4 points)
20Macville Township1.4% (±2.8 points)
21Aitkin Township1.0% (±1.4 points)
22Glen Township0.9% (±1.3 points)
23Idun Township0.8% (±2.4 points)
24Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)0.7% (±1.1 points)
25 (tie)Fleming Township (Aitkin County)0.6% (±1.4 points)
25 (tie)Hazelton Township (Aitkin County)0.6% (±1.2 points)
25 (tie)Malmo Township0.6% (±1.4 points)
25 (tie)Waukenabo Township0.6% (±1.7 points)
29 (tie)Aitkin0.0% (±2.3 points)
29 (tie)McGrath0.0% (±63.7 points)

Showing 13 of 46 places in Aitkin 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 Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County), used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County) heat with oil?

0.7% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County) have electric heat?

9.7% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Lakeside Township (Aitkin County) 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 Lakeside township, Aitkin County, Minnesota (county subdivision:34982, in state:27 county:001).

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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