How are homes heated in Ripley Township (Morrison County), MN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Ripley Township (Morrison County), used by 45.0% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.7% heat with utility gas.

18.2% heat with electricity.

7.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.7% (±1.3 points)
Electricity
18.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
7.1%

Heating fuel in Ripley Township (Morrison County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostRipley Township (Morrison County)Morrison CountyMinnesotaUnited States
Utility gas0.7% (±1.3 points)38.7%65.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.7.1% (±5.1 points)5.6%1.3%3.9%
Electricity18.2% (±7.5 points)14.3%19.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)45.0% (±10.5 points)27.9%10.8%4.9%
Wood27.9% (±8.7 points)11.0%1.6%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±8.0 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±8.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.4% (±1.1 points)1.4%0.9%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±1.1 points)1.3%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 Ripley Township (Morrison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Morrison County (5.6%).

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

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

In Ripley Township (Morrison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morrison County (14.3%).

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 Ripley Township (Morrison County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Ripley Township (Morrison County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Ripley Township (Morrison County)—18.2% (±7.5 points)—
St. Mathias Township4.3 mi11.0% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different
Fort Ripley5.1 mi3.0% (±8.8 points)Lower
Green Prairie Township5.6 mi3.1% (±2.3 points)Lower
Belle Prairie Township5.9 mi17.4% (±7.0 points)Not measurably different
Platte Township7.8 mi12.6% (±6.0 points)Not measurably different
Fort Ripley Township8.0 mi24.2% (±7.6 points)Not measurably different
Darling Township8.7 mi14.2% (±5.7 points)Not measurably different
Little Falls9.9 mi17.5% (±4.8 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Ripley, MN (3.0%), Green Prairie Township, MN (3.1%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
18Pierz Township9.0% (±4.1 points)
19Swanville8.7% (±6.8 points)
20Belle Prairie Township8.3% (±4.7 points)
21Buckman Township7.7% (±3.8 points)
22Buh Township7.5% (±5.8 points)
23Royalton7.4% (±7.9 points)
24Ripley Township (Morrison County)7.1% (±5.1 points)
25Green Prairie Township7.0% (±3.7 points)
26Granite Township6.4% (±5.0 points)
27Darling Township6.1% (±3.7 points)
28Flensburg5.6% (±7.1 points)
29Lastrup5.3% (±6.7 points)
30Richardson Township5.0% (±3.3 points)

Showing 13 of 46 places in Morrison 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 Ripley Township (Morrison County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Ripley Township (Morrison County)?

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

How many homes in Ripley Township (Morrison County) heat with oil?

7.1% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Ripley Township (Morrison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Ripley Township (Morrison County) have electric heat?

18.2% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Ripley Township (Morrison County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ripley township, Morrison County, Minnesota (county subdivision:54520, in state:27 county:097).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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