How are homes heated in Norton Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Norton Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Norton Township, used by 57.6% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.3% heat with utility gas.

5.9% heat with electricity.

3.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 15.3% (±12.2 points)
Electricity: 5.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.4%

Heating fuel in Norton Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Norton Township	Winona County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	15.3% (±12.2 points)	55.4%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.4% (±2.8 points)	1.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	5.9% (±3.4 points)	23.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.6% (±12.1 points)	15.2%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	16.7% (±9.3 points)	2.7%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.5 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.7%	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 Norton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Winona County (1.8%).

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

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

In Norton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Winona County (23.3%).

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 Norton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Norton Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Norton Township	—	5.9% (±3.4 points)	—
Altura	2.4 mi	18.0% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Rollingstone	4.5 mi	21.4% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Elba Township	5.5 mi	6.6% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lewiston	5.7 mi	13.9% (±5.1 points)	Higher
Hillsdale Township	5.8 mi	16.5% (±8.1 points)	Higher
Utica Township	6.0 mi	5.4% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Rollingstone Township	6.1 mi	13.8% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Elba	6.2 mi	0.0% (±31.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rollingstone, MN (21.4%), Lewiston, MN (13.9%), Hillsdale Township, MN (16.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Dresbach Township	11.0% (±7.9 points)
5	Pleasant Hill Township	7.1% (±7.8 points)
6	New Hartford Township	6.1% (±2.7 points)
7	Elba	5.4% (±7.5 points)
8	Wiscoy Township	4.5% (±4.3 points)
9	Mount Vernon Township	3.5% (±3.6 points)
10	Norton Township	3.4% (±2.8 points)
11 (tie)	Elba Township	3.3% (±3.0 points)
11 (tie)	Fremont Township	3.3% (±4.2 points)
11 (tie)	Rollingstone Township	3.3% (±3.7 points)
14	Saratoga Township	3.2% (±3.0 points)
15	Wilson Township (Winona County)	2.8% (±2.0 points)
16	Homer Township	2.6% (±1.9 points)

Showing 13 of 31 places in Winona 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 Norton Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Norton Township, used by 57.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Norton Township heat with oil?

3.4% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Norton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Norton Township have electric heat?

5.9% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Norton Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norton township, Winona 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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