How are homes heated in Pelican Lake Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Pelican Lake Township, MN, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Pelican Lake Township, used by 45.0% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

40.3% heat with electricity.

6.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±9.3 points)
Electricity: 40.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.1%

Heating fuel in Pelican Lake Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Pelican Lake Township	Grant County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±9.3 points)	2.4%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.1% (±3.8 points)	9.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	40.3% (±8.6 points)	27.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	45.0% (±9.5 points)	56.3%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	4.3% (±2.4 points)	2.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.9% (±1.1 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.5% (±3.0 points)	0.8%	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 Pelican Lake Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Grant County (9.7%).

It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).

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

In Pelican Lake Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Grant County (27.2%).

It is also higher than in Minnesota (19.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Pelican Lake Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Pelican Lake Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Pelican Lake Township	—	40.3% (±8.6 points)	—
Ashby	2.9 mi	31.9% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Pomme de Terre Township	5.1 mi	14.6% (±12.7 points)	Lower
Erdahl Township	5.2 mi	28.6% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lund Township	6.2 mi	28.5% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
St. Olaf Township	6.7 mi	13.9% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Sanford Township	7.7 mi	22.4% (±10.8 points)	Lower
Elbow Lake	7.9 mi	36.6% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Tumuli Township	8.0 mi	17.8% (±7.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pomme de Terre Township, MN (14.6%), St. Olaf Township, MN (13.9%), Sanford Township, MN (22.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Elbow Lake	13.3% (±3.6 points)
9	Herman	7.9% (±5.7 points)
10	Sanford Township	7.5% (±8.3 points)
11	Lawrence Township (Grant County)	7.3% (±12.9 points)
12	Norcross	6.7% (±9.5 points)
13	Hoffman	6.5% (±5.4 points)
14	Pelican Lake Township	6.1% (±3.8 points)
15	Land Township	5.5% (±5.4 points)
16	Ashby	5.4% (±5.4 points)
17	Lien Township	3.7% (±7.7 points)
18	Erdahl Township	3.4% (±2.9 points)
19	Elk Lake Township	3.1% (±3.2 points)
20	Pomme de Terre Township	2.1% (±5.0 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Grant 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 Pelican Lake Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Pelican Lake Township, used by 45.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Pelican Lake Township heat with oil?

6.1% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Pelican Lake Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Pelican Lake Township have electric heat?

40.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Pelican Lake Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelican Lake township, Grant 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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