How are homes heated in Rich Valley Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Rich Valley Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rich Valley Township, used by 65.3% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.3% heat with utility gas.

9.9% heat with electricity.

7.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.3% (±5.0 points)
Electricity: 9.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.6%

Heating fuel in Rich Valley Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Rich Valley Township	McLeod County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	5.3% (±5.0 points)	57.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.6% (±5.2 points)	1.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	9.9% (±4.5 points)	19.7%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	65.3% (±10.5 points)	18.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	9.5% (±5.8 points)	1.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.3% (±1.9 points)	1.3%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.5%	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 Rich Valley Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in McLeod County (1.8%).

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

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

In Rich Valley Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in McLeod County (19.7%).

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 Rich Valley Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rich Valley Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Rich Valley Township	—	9.9% (±4.5 points)	—
Silver Lake	3.3 mi	14.4% (±13.5 points)	Not measurably different
Biscay	4.1 mi	0.0% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different
Hale Township	5.2 mi	6.7% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Hassan Valley Township	5.7 mi	15.8% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different
Glencoe Township	6.3 mi	13.3% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Glencoe	6.5 mi	14.9% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bergen Township	6.8 mi	11.1% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hutchinson Township	7.4 mi	9.9% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Penn Township	15.7% (±8.2 points)
2	Collins Township	12.7% (±6.5 points)
3	Lynn Township	12.2% (±6.9 points)
4	Round Grove Township	10.4% (±8.4 points)
5	Brownton	8.5% (±8.7 points)
6	Rich Valley Township	7.6% (±5.2 points)
7	Hassan Valley Township	7.5% (±4.7 points)
8	Bergen Township	6.9% (±3.9 points)
9	Sumter Township	6.6% (±4.5 points)
10	Hale Township	5.8% (±4.4 points)
11	Glencoe Township	5.3% (±3.3 points)
12	Winsted Township	4.6% (±2.8 points)

Showing 12 of 23 places in McLeod 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 Rich Valley Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rich Valley Township, used by 65.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Rich Valley Township heat with oil?

7.6% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Rich Valley Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Rich Valley Township have electric heat?

9.9% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Rich Valley Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rich Valley township, McLeod 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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