How are homes heated in Paxton Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Paxton Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Paxton Township, used by 78.8% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.4% heat with utility gas.

8.8% heat with electricity.

2.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 7.4% (±5.2 points)
Electricity: 8.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.5%

Heating fuel in Paxton Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Paxton Township	Redwood County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	7.4% (±5.2 points)	38.4%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.5% (±3.7 points)	4.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	8.8% (±4.4 points)	22.8%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	78.8% (±8.3 points)	30.7%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	1.8% (±1.8 points)	1.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.0 points)	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.6%	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 Paxton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Redwood County (4.5%).

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

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

In Paxton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Redwood County (22.8%).

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 Paxton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Paxton Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Paxton Township	—	8.8% (±4.4 points)	—
Redwood Falls	3.6 mi	33.5% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Morton	4.4 mi	22.6% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Beaver Falls Township	5.7 mi	23.5% (±11.2 points)	Higher
Sherman Township	5.8 mi	5.7% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Three Lakes Township	6.2 mi	4.2% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Birch Cooley Township	6.5 mi	26.3% (±9.9 points)	Higher
Redwood Falls Township	6.7 mi	22.5% (±14.1 points)	Not measurably different
Franklin	8.3 mi	15.1% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redwood Falls, MN (33.5%), Morton, MN (22.6%), Beaver Falls Township, MN (23.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
20	Wabasso	4.4% (±2.3 points)
21	North Hero Township	4.3% (±5.1 points)
22	Gales Township	4.1% (±5.8 points)
23	Sheridan Township	3.7% (±3.1 points)
24	Seaforth	2.8% (±5.0 points)
25	Sanborn	2.7% (±2.3 points)
26	Paxton Township	2.5% (±3.7 points)
27	Sherman Township	1.9% (±3.4 points)
28	Johnsonville Township	1.8% (±3.3 points)
29 (tie)	Kintire Township	1.7% (±2.7 points)
29 (tie)	Lamberton Township	1.7% (±2.5 points)
31	Delhi Township	1.4% (±2.1 points)
32	Redwood Falls	0.7% (±0.6 points)

Showing 13 of 40 places in Redwood 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 Paxton Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Paxton Township, used by 78.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Paxton Township heat with oil?

2.5% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Paxton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Paxton Township have electric heat?

8.8% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Paxton Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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