How are homes heated in Mission Creek Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Mission Creek Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mission Creek Township, used by 77.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.9% heat with utility gas.

4.9% heat with electricity.

1.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.9% (±2.4 points)
Electricity: 4.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.5%

Heating fuel in Mission Creek Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mission Creek Township	Pine County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	2.9% (±2.4 points)	29.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.5% (±2.0 points)	2.1%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	4.9% (±3.3 points)	13.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	77.0% (±8.9 points)	43.4%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	13.7% (±7.3 points)	9.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.4 points)	1.6%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.3%	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 Mission Creek Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pine County (2.1%).

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

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

In Mission Creek Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Pine County (13.2%).

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 Mission Creek Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mission Creek Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mission Creek Township	—	4.9% (±3.3 points)	—
Hinckley	5.2 mi	26.7% (±6.4 points)	Higher
Munch Township	5.3 mi	13.9% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Brook Park	5.5 mi	2.0% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hinckley Township	6.1 mi	5.0% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Pokegama Township	7.0 mi	14.7% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Barry Township	7.1 mi	9.5% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Pine City	7.2 mi	10.2% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Brook Park Township	7.5 mi	12.1% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hinckley, MN (26.7%), Munch Township, MN (13.9%), Pokegama Township, MN (14.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
15	Arlone Township	2.7% (±2.7 points)
16	Windemere Township	2.6% (±2.2 points)
17	Hinckley Township	2.3% (±2.1 points)
18	Norman Township (Pine County)	2.1% (±2.3 points)
19	Fleming Township (Pine County)	1.9% (±5.3 points)
20	Barry Township	1.6% (±2.0 points)
21	Mission Creek Township	1.5% (±2.0 points)
22	Kettle River Township	1.4% (±2.6 points)
23	Willow River	1.3% (±1.6 points)
24	Brook Park Township	1.0% (±1.3 points)
25 (tie)	Kerrick Township	0.9% (±1.8 points)
25 (tie)	Sandstone Township	0.9% (±1.2 points)
27 (tie)	Chengwatana Township	0.8% (±1.1 points)

Showing 13 of 47 places in Pine 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 Mission Creek Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Mission Creek Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mission Creek Township, used by 77.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mission Creek Township heat with oil?

1.5% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Mission Creek Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mission Creek Township have electric heat?

4.9% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Mission Creek Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission Creek township, Pine 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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