How are homes heated in Marble, MN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marble, used by 73.3% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.1% heat with electricity.
10.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.3% (±11.1 points)
- Electricity
- 14.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 10.5%
Heating fuel in Marble
| Fuel used most | Marble | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.3% (±11.1 points) | 40.6% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 10.5% (±7.2 points) | 6.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.1% (±9.3 points) | 15.9% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.2% (±2.4 points) | 27.4% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 8.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 Marble, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Itasca County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Marble, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Itasca County (15.9%).
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 Marble
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble | — | 14.1% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Calumet | 1.4 mi | 0.8% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Taconite | 4.5 mi | 15.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bovey | 5.9 mi | 16.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nashwauk | 6.7 mi | 10.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nashwauk Township | 7.2 mi | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township (Itasca County) | 7.4 mi | 16.0% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trout Lake Township | 7.7 mi | 19.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Pine Township | 7.7 mi | 15.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Calumet, MN (0.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Itasca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marble | 10.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 2 | Nashwauk | 8.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 3 | Calumet | 0.8% (±1.4 points) |
Marble lies inside Greenway Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Marble
What is the most common way to heat a home in Marble?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marble, used by 73.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Marble heat with oil?
10.5% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Marble use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Marble have electric heat?
14.1% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Marble 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 Marble city, Minnesota (place:40418, 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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