How are homes heated in Richwood Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Richwood Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richwood Township, used by 61.7% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

26.6% heat with electricity.

5.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±5.8 points)
Electricity: 26.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.9%

Heating fuel in Richwood Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Richwood Township	Becker County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±5.8 points)	31.0%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.9% (±4.0 points)	2.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	26.6% (±8.8 points)	28.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	61.7% (±9.8 points)	28.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	5.3% (±3.5 points)	7.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±1.1 points)	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.8 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 Richwood Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Becker County (2.5%).

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

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

In Richwood Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Becker County (28.2%).

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 Richwood Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Richwood Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Richwood Township	—	26.6% (±8.8 points)	—
Detroit Township	4.4 mi	29.0% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Callaway	4.7 mi	18.2% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hamden Township	5.2 mi	39.3% (±21.8 points)	Not measurably different
Holmesville Township	6.3 mi	27.1% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Audubon	6.5 mi	27.6% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Erie Township	7.3 mi	24.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Audubon Township	7.3 mi	36.5% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Callaway Township	7.9 mi	23.0% (±7.9 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 Becker County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
6	Lake Park Township	9.6% (±6.1 points)
7	Carsonville Township	8.4% (±10.5 points)
8	Evergreen Township	7.9% (±7.1 points)
9	Green Valley Township	7.2% (±4.9 points)
10	Riceville Township	7.1% (±8.7 points)
11	Silver Leaf Township	6.6% (±6.1 points)
12	Richwood Township	5.9% (±4.0 points)
13	Wolf Lake Township	5.5% (±4.5 points)
14	Cormorant Township	5.1% (±2.8 points)
15 (tie)	Forest Township (Becker County)	4.6% (±7.1 points)
15 (tie)	Osage Township	4.6% (±3.7 points)
17 (tie)	Shell Lake Township	4.5% (±3.5 points)
17 (tie)	White Earth Township	4.5% (±2.5 points)

Showing 13 of 44 places in Becker 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 Richwood Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richwood Township, used by 61.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Richwood Township heat with oil?

5.9% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Richwood Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Richwood Township have electric heat?

26.6% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Richwood Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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