How are homes heated in Stockton, MN?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Stockton, used by 75.6% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.3% heat with utility gas.
5.1% heat with electricity.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 16.3% (±10.5 points)
- Electricity
- 5.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in Stockton
| Fuel used most | Stockton | Winona County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.3% (±10.5 points) | 55.4% | 65.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | 23.3% | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 75.6% (±10.4 points) | 15.2% | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.3 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 Stockton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Winona County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Stockton, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Winona County (23.3%).
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 Stockton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | — | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Hillsdale Township | 1.2 mi | 16.5% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Warren Township | 3.5 mi | 3.0% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goodview | 4.0 mi | 28.7% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Minnesota City | 4.6 mi | 13.6% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winona | 5.3 mi | 30.7% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| Rollingstone | 5.6 mi | 21.4% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Lewiston | 5.8 mi | 13.9% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Rollingstone Township | 6.4 mi | 13.8% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hillsdale Township, MN (16.5%), Goodview, MN (28.7%), Winona, MN (30.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Winona County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Homer Township | 2.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 17 | Warren Township | 2.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 18 | Hart Township | 1.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 19 | Lewiston | 1.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 20 | Whitewater Township | 1.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 21 | Winona | 0.9% (±0.7 points) |
| 22 | Stockton | 0.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Altura | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Goodview | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Hillsdale Township | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Minneiska | 0.0% (±32.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Minnesota City | 0.0% (±30.7 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Rollingstone | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Winona 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 Stockton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Stockton?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Stockton, used by 75.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Stockton heat with oil?
0.7% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Stockton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Stockton have electric heat?
5.1% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Stockton 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 Stockton city, Minnesota (place:62896, 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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