How are homes heated in Le Ray Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Le Ray Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Le Ray Township, used by 59.6% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.8% heat with utility gas.

5.1% heat with electricity.

2.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 29.8% (±8.5 points)
Electricity: 5.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.6%

Heating fuel in Le Ray Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Le Ray Township	Blue Earth County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	29.8% (±8.5 points)	64.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.6% (±1.8 points)	0.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	5.1% (±4.3 points)	20.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	59.6% (±9.7 points)	12.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	2.6% (±2.1 points)	1.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±1.0 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.6%	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 Le Ray Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Blue Earth County (0.5%).

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

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

In Le Ray Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Blue Earth County (20.2%).

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 Le Ray Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Le Ray Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Le Ray Township	—	5.1% (±4.3 points)	—
Eagle Lake	3.1 mi	16.7% (±6.1 points)	Higher
Madison Lake	4.0 mi	24.0% (±8.5 points)	Higher
Jamestown Township	4.7 mi	10.1% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
St. Clair	5.0 mi	12.6% (±5.3 points)	Higher
McPherson Township	5.5 mi	3.4% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mankato Township	5.7 mi	4.0% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Janesville	5.9 mi	11.8% (±4.3 points)	Higher
Janesville Township	6.4 mi	1.8% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagle Lake, MN (16.7%), Madison Lake, MN (24.0%), St. Clair, MN (12.6%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Blue Earth County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Shelby Township	8.3% (±9.5 points)
4	Mapleton Township	6.6% (±4.6 points)
5	Cambria Township	6.5% (±9.3 points)
6	Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County)	5.9% (±6.5 points)
7	Beauford Township	5.4% (±4.5 points)
8	Pleasant Mound Township	4.8% (±4.9 points)
9	Le Ray Township	2.6% (±1.8 points)
10	Rapidan Township	2.2% (±2.0 points)
11 (tie)	Danville Township	2.1% (±2.6 points)
11 (tie)	McPherson Township	2.1% (±2.5 points)
13 (tie)	Amboy	1.9% (±1.6 points)
13 (tie)	Decoria Township	1.9% (±2.2 points)
13 (tie)	Sterling Township	1.9% (±2.9 points)

Showing 13 of 34 places in Blue Earth 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 Le Ray Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Le Ray Township, used by 59.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Le Ray Township heat with oil?

2.6% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Le Ray Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Le Ray Township have electric heat?

5.1% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Le Ray Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Le Ray township, Blue Earth 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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