How are homes heated in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County), MN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County), used by 39.7% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.1% heat with utility gas.

16.5% heat with electricity.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
22.1% (±5.4 points)
Electricity
16.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.6%

Heating fuel in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMoose Lake Township (Carlton County)Carlton CountyMinnesotaUnited States
Utility gas22.1% (±5.4 points)37.2%65.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.6% (±2.0 points)5.4%1.3%3.9%
Electricity16.5% (±5.4 points)18.3%19.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)39.7% (±6.6 points)31.7%10.8%4.9%
Wood14.7% (±6.0 points)6.2%1.6%1.4%
Solar energy2.4% (±3.2 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±5.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel2.9% (±2.2 points)0.9%0.9%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±5.8 points)0.2%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 Moose Lake Township (Carlton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Carlton County (5.4%).

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

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

In Moose Lake Township (Carlton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Carlton County (18.3%).

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 Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)—16.5% (±5.4 points)—
Moose Lake3.0 mi24.3% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Barnum4.3 mi42.6% (±11.0 points)Higher
Barnum Township4.7 mi8.0% (±3.1 points)Lower
Windemere Township5.1 mi18.2% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Kerrick Township5.8 mi10.3% (±5.0 points)Not measurably different
Sturgeon Lake6.9 mi11.7% (±7.0 points)Not measurably different
Skelton Township7.8 mi10.1% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Mahtowa Township8.0 mi7.6% (±4.8 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barnum Township, MN (8.0%), Mahtowa Township, MN (7.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Barnum, MN (42.6%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
16Skelton Township3.6% (±2.9 points)
17 (tie)Automba Township2.9% (±3.7 points)
17 (tie)Lakeview Township2.9% (±4.1 points)
19 (tie)Cromwell2.8% (±4.4 points)
19 (tie)Silver Township2.8% (±2.6 points)
21Barnum Township2.3% (±1.7 points)
22Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)1.6% (±2.0 points)
23Eagle Township0.9% (±1.2 points)
24Barnum0.8% (±1.0 points)
25 (tie)Kettle River0.0% (±27.5 points)
25 (tie)Moose Lake0.0% (±5.5 points)
25 (tie)Beseman Township0.0% (±34.4 points)
25 (tie)Kalevala Township0.0% (±14.3 points)

Showing 13 of 28 places in Carlton 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 Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County), used by 39.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) heat with oil?

1.6% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) have electric heat?

16.5% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Moose Lake Township (Carlton 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 Moose Lake township, Carlton County, Minnesota (county subdivision:43972, in state:27 county:017).

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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