How are homes heated in Pennock, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Pennock, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Pennock, used by 63.1% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.6% heat with utility gas.

18.4% heat with electricity.

12.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.6% (±3.4 points)
Electricity: 18.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.0%

Heating fuel in Pennock

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Pennock	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	4.6% (±3.4 points)	50.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.0% (±9.0 points)	1.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	18.4% (±9.3 points)	23.0%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	63.1% (±12.9 points)	21.3%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.9% (±1.5 points)	1.7%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.9% (±1.4 points)	0.7%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.8 points)	1.2%	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 Pennock, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Kandiyohi County (1.8%).

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

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

In Pennock, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (23.0%).

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 Pennock

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Pennock
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Pennock	—	18.4% (±9.3 points)	—
Mamre Township	3.4 mi	8.7% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
St. Johns Township	3.5 mi	7.7% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Willmar	5.9 mi	27.6% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Willmar Township	6.1 mi	36.5% (±14.0 points)	Higher
Dovre Township	6.2 mi	19.9% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Woods Township	6.9 mi	0.0% (±29.9 points)	Not measurably different
Pillsbury Township	6.9 mi	15.9% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Kerkhoven	7.7 mi	39.6% (±8.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Willmar Township, MN (36.5%), Kerkhoven, MN (39.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	East Lake Lillian Township	17.1% (±10.0 points)
2	St. Johns Township	16.2% (±14.5 points)
3	Holland Township	16.1% (±8.4 points)
4	Pennock	12.0% (±9.0 points)
5	Lake Lillian Township	11.8% (±14.0 points)
6	Irving Township	10.0% (±10.2 points)
7	Edwards Township	8.1% (±5.7 points)
8 (tie)	Blomkest	7.6% (±9.6 points)
8 (tie)	Fahlun Township	7.6% (±6.4 points)
10 (tie)	Lake Elizabeth Township	7.4% (±7.6 points)

Showing 10 of 36 places in Kandiyohi 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 Pennock

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Pennock, used by 63.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Pennock heat with oil?

12.0% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Pennock use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Pennock have electric heat?

18.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Pennock heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pennock city, 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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