How are homes heated in St. Mathias Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in St. Mathias Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in St. Mathias Township, used by 51.9% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.0% heat with utility gas.

11.0% heat with electricity.

17.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.0% (±1.2 points)
Electricity: 11.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 17.6%

Heating fuel in St. Mathias Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	St. Mathias Township	Crow Wing County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	1.0% (±1.2 points)	54.3%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	17.6% (±13.0 points)	1.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	11.0% (±6.2 points)	21.1%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	51.9% (±12.1 points)	17.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	13.3% (±6.7 points)	4.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	2.4% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.9% (±3.4 points)	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.2 points)	0.7%	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 St. Mathias Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Crow Wing County (1.2%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In St. Mathias Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Crow Wing County (21.1%).

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 St. Mathias Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with St. Mathias Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
St. Mathias Township	—	11.0% (±6.2 points)	—
Ripley Township (Morrison County)	4.3 mi	18.2% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Ripley	5.0 mi	3.0% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Ripley Township	5.1 mi	24.2% (±7.6 points)	Higher
Crow Wing Township	7.0 mi	20.2% (±6.2 points)	Higher
Daggett Brook Township	7.2 mi	18.2% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Platte Township	8.1 mi	12.6% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County)	9.5 mi	17.4% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Green Prairie Township	9.6 mi	3.1% (±2.3 points)	Lower

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

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Ripley Township, MN (24.2%), Crow Wing Township, MN (20.2%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Crow Wing County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Riverton	31.1% (±23.9 points)
2	St. Mathias Township	17.6% (±13.0 points)
3	Fort Ripley	12.1% (±14.5 points)
4	Platte Lake Township	10.1% (±7.2 points)
5	Oak Lawn Township	8.0% (±4.5 points)
6	Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County)	7.0% (±4.1 points)
7	Emily	5.4% (±5.0 points)
8	Timothy Township	5.2% (±7.6 points)

Showing 8 of 46 places in Crow Wing 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 St. Mathias Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in St. Mathias Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in St. Mathias Township, used by 51.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in St. Mathias Township heat with oil?

17.6% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes in St. Mathias Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in St. Mathias Township have electric heat?

11.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in St. Mathias Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Mathias township, Crow Wing 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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