How are homes heated in Stephen, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Stephen, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Stephen, used by 69.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.5% heat with electricity.

3.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 69.4% (±7.9 points)
Electricity: 24.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.9%

Heating fuel in Stephen

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Stephen	Marshall County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	69.4% (±7.9 points)	21.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.9% (±3.8 points)	7.1%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	24.5% (±6.8 points)	24.6%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.2% (±2.0 points)	40.5%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.4 points)	3.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.4 points)	1.7%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.4 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 Stephen, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marshall County (7.1%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).

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

In Stephen, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Marshall County (24.6%).

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 Stephen

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Stephen
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Stephen	—	24.5% (±6.8 points)	—
Tamarac Township	3.1 mi	22.6% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Sinnott Township	3.6 mi	27.3% (±25.9 points)	Not measurably different
Parker Township (Marshall County)	5.3 mi	50.0% (±21.4 points)	Higher
Donnelly Township (Marshall County)	5.7 mi	60.0% (±46.1 points)	Not measurably different
Augsburg Township	8.1 mi	24.3% (±21.4 points)	Not measurably different
Donaldson	8.4 mi	50.0% (±50.0 points)	Not measurably different
Argyle	8.5 mi	29.2% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different
Wanger Township	8.5 mi	76.2% (±23.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Parker Township (Marshall County), MN (50.0%), Wanger Township, MN (76.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
26	Rollis Township	7.1% (±7.9 points)
27	Holt Township (Marshall County)	6.9% (±6.1 points)
28	New Folden Township	5.5% (±5.8 points)
29	Espelie Township	5.3% (±11.9 points)
30	Viking	5.1% (±4.9 points)
31	New Maine Township	4.2% (±4.9 points)
32	Stephen	3.9% (±3.8 points)
33	Valley Township	3.8% (±5.0 points)
34 (tie)	Alma Township	3.6% (±9.7 points)
34 (tie)	Foldahl Township	3.6% (±8.4 points)
36	Excel Township	3.3% (±3.2 points)
37	Agder Township	3.1% (±6.9 points)
38	Augsburg Township	2.7% (±4.1 points)

Showing 13 of 59 places in Marshall 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 Stephen

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Stephen, used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Stephen heat with oil?

3.9% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Stephen use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Stephen have electric heat?

24.5% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Stephen heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephen city, 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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