How are homes heated in Morse Township (St. Louis County), MN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Morse Township (St. Louis County), used by 31.6% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.7% heat with utility gas.
24.4% heat with electricity.
14.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.7% (±1.4 points)
- Electricity
- 24.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.9%
Heating fuel in Morse Township (St. Louis County)
| Fuel used most | Morse Township (St. Louis County) | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 51.3% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.9% (±6.0 points) | 6.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.4% (±6.7 points) | 18.9% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.6% (±7.0 points) | 16.8% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 27.5% (±9.5 points) | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 1.0% | 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 Morse Township (St. Louis County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in St. Louis County (6.5%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Morse Township (St. Louis County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from St. Louis County (18.9%).
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 Morse Township (St. Louis County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Township (St. Louis County) | — | 24.4% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Eagles Nest Township | 6.0 mi | 53.0% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Ely | 7.1 mi | 10.2% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Winton | 9.9 mi | 14.5% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Breitung Township | 13 mi | 20.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waasa Township | 13 mi | 12.3% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Tower | 14 mi | 18.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Babbitt | 14 mi | 5.4% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Kugler Township | 15 mi | 9.1% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ely, MN (10.2%), Waasa Township, MN (12.3%), Babbitt, MN (5.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagles Nest Township, MN (53.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Vermilion Lake Township | 17.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 20 | Colvin Township | 17.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 21 | Breitung Township | 16.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 22 | Willow Valley Township | 15.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 23 | Great Scott Township | 15.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 24 | Clinton Township (St. Louis County) | 15.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 25 | Morse Township (St. Louis County) | 14.9% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Lavell Township | 14.7% (±6.8 points) |
| 27 | Meadowlands | 13.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 28 | Field Township | 13.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 29 | Fairbanks Township | 13.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Cherry Township | 13.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Kugler Township | 13.0% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis 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 Morse Township (St. Louis County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Morse Township (St. Louis County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Morse Township (St. Louis County), used by 31.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Morse Township (St. Louis County) heat with oil?
14.9% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Morse Township (St. Louis County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Morse Township (St. Louis County) have electric heat?
24.4% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Morse Township (St. Louis 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 Morse township, St. Louis County, Minnesota (county subdivision:44350, in state:27 county:137).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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