How are homes heated in Mayhew Lake Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Mayhew Lake Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mayhew Lake Township, used by 70.3% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.3% heat with utility gas.

5.7% heat with electricity.

6.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.3% (±2.1 points)
Electricity: 5.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.5%

Heating fuel in Mayhew Lake Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mayhew Lake Township	Benton County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.3% (±2.1 points)	52.1%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.5% (±5.1 points)	1.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	5.7% (±2.6 points)	25.4%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	70.3% (±7.2 points)	14.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	14.7% (±5.7 points)	3.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.7 points)	1.2%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.2 points)	2.0%	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 Mayhew Lake Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benton County (1.7%).

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

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

In Mayhew Lake Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Benton County (25.4%).

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 Mayhew Lake Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mayhew Lake Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mayhew Lake Township	—	5.7% (±2.6 points)	—
Watab Township	4.6 mi	7.1% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Minden Township	5.7 mi	14.2% (±5.2 points)	Higher
Graham Township	5.9 mi	14.2% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sauk Rapids Township	5.9 mi	12.2% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gilmanton Township	6.3 mi	20.4% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Gilman	6.9 mi	15.4% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Sauk Rapids	7.8 mi	27.4% (±4.7 points)	Higher
Sartell	8.3 mi	29.6% (±4.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Minden Township, MN (14.2%), Gilmanton Township, MN (20.4%), Gilman, MN (15.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Alberta Township	9.0% (±6.3 points)
2	Granite Ledge Township	7.0% (±6.7 points)
3	Gilmanton Township	6.9% (±4.0 points)
4	Minden Township	6.6% (±4.1 points)
5	Mayhew Lake Township	6.5% (±5.1 points)
6	St. George Township	5.5% (±3.3 points)
7	Sauk Rapids Township	3.6% (±3.0 points)
8	Graham Township	3.0% (±2.7 points)
9	Maywood Township	2.8% (±2.0 points)
10	Glendorado Township	2.5% (±1.8 points)
11	Langola Township	1.1% (±1.1 points)

Showing 11 of 16 places in Benton 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 Mayhew Lake Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Mayhew Lake Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mayhew Lake Township, used by 70.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mayhew Lake Township heat with oil?

6.5% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Mayhew Lake Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mayhew Lake Township have electric heat?

5.7% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Mayhew Lake Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mayhew Lake township, Benton 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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