How are homes heated in Silver Creek Township (Wright County), MN?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Silver Creek Township (Wright County), used by 44.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.5% heat with utility gas.

18.8% heat with electricity.

7.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
20.5% (±5.7 points)
Electricity
18.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene
7.9%

Heating fuel in Silver Creek Township (Wright County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSilver Creek Township (Wright County)Wright CountyMinnesotaUnited States
Utility gas20.5% (±5.7 points)69.4%65.1%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.7.9% (±4.7 points)1.2%1.3%3.9%
Electricity18.8% (±7.5 points)14.8%19.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)44.9% (±7.7 points)12.3%10.8%4.9%
Wood2.5% (±1.7 points)1.1%1.6%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.4 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel5.3% (±3.4 points)0.7%0.9%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.4 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 Silver Creek Township (Wright County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Wright County (1.2%).

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

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

In Silver Creek Township (Wright County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wright County (14.8%).

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 Silver Creek Township (Wright County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Silver Creek Township (Wright County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Silver Creek Township (Wright County)—18.8% (±7.5 points)—
Becker5.1 mi18.1% (±6.0 points)Not measurably different
Clearwater Township5.2 mi17.5% (±6.1 points)Not measurably different
Maple Lake Township6.2 mi14.8% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Corinna Township6.7 mi15.1% (±5.7 points)Not measurably different
Clearwater7.1 mi30.5% (±6.4 points)Higher
Maple Lake7.2 mi16.5% (±5.4 points)Not measurably different
Monticello Township7.2 mi14.8% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different
Clear Lake Township7.6 mi11.1% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clearwater, MN (30.5%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Stockholm Township12.8% (±6.6 points)
2Middleville Township9.1% (±8.9 points)
3Silver Creek Township (Wright County)7.9% (±4.7 points)
4Cokato Township5.9% (±5.2 points)
5Albion Township4.7% (±3.9 points)
6Victor Township4.0% (±3.4 points)
7Marysville Township3.9% (±2.8 points)
8Chatham Township3.8% (±4.4 points)
9 (tie)Franklin Township2.6% (±3.3 points)

Showing 9 of 34 places in Wright 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 Silver Creek Township (Wright County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Silver Creek Township (Wright County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Silver Creek Township (Wright County), used by 44.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Silver Creek Township (Wright County) heat with oil?

7.9% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Silver Creek Township (Wright County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Silver Creek Township (Wright County) have electric heat?

18.8% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Silver Creek Township (Wright 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 Silver Creek township, Wright County, Minnesota (county subdivision:60340, in state:27 county:171).

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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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Figures last updated on .

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