How are homes heated in Sabin, MN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sabin, used by 59.8% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.7% heat with utility gas.
22.0% heat with electricity.
8.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.7% (±3.9 points)
- Electricity
- 22.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.9%
Heating fuel in Sabin
| Fuel used most | Sabin | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.7% (±3.9 points) | 51.2% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.9% (±4.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.0% (±9.9 points) | 32.9% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 59.8% (±10.9 points) | 10.0% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.9% (±7.1 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 1.7% | 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 Sabin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Clay County (2.1%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sabin, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clay County (32.9%).
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 Sabin
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabin | — | 22.0% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Elmwood Township | 2.5 mi | 35.1% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kurtz Township | 3.9 mi | 29.8% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moorhead Township | 4.3 mi | 56.2% (±22.2 points) | Higher |
| Glyndon Township | 4.5 mi | 21.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Briarwood | 6.7 mi | 27.3% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dilworth | 7.0 mi | 21.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glyndon | 7.2 mi | 21.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moorhead | 7.2 mi | 35.6% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Moorhead Township, MN (56.2%), Moorhead, MN (35.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Humboldt Township | 11.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 10 | Hagen Township | 10.9% (±10.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Elmwood Township | 10.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Kurtz Township | 10.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 13 | Barnesville Township | 10.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 14 | Goose Prairie Township | 9.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 15 | Sabin | 8.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 16 | Flowing Township | 8.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 17 | Elkton Township | 8.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 18 | Kragnes Township | 8.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 19 | Spring Prairie Township | 7.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 20 | Holy Cross Township | 6.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 21 | Highland Grove Township | 5.7% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Clay 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 Sabin
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sabin?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sabin, used by 59.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sabin heat with oil?
8.9% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Sabin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sabin have electric heat?
22.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Sabin 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 Sabin city, Minnesota (place:56554, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .