How are homes heated in Truman, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Truman, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Truman, used by 86.9% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.2% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 86.9% (±4.6 points)
Electricity: 11.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Truman

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Truman	Martin County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	86.9% (±4.6 points)	60.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	11.2% (±4.2 points)	15.8%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.2% (±1.1 points)	20.6%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.8% (±0.9 points)	0.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.6%	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 Truman, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Martin County (0.8%).

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

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

In Truman, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Martin County (15.8%).

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 Truman

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Truman
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Truman	—	11.2% (±4.2 points)	—
Westford Township	2.2 mi	13.5% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Antrim Township	4.0 mi	1.2% (±2.1 points)	Lower
Northrop	6.4 mi	22.8% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Waverly Township	6.4 mi	9.0% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Nashville Township	6.6 mi	16.7% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lewisville	6.7 mi	2.0% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Pleasant Mound Township	7.3 mi	0.0% (±29.6 points)	Not measurably different
South Branch Township	7.3 mi	0.0% (±21.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Antrim Township, MN (1.2%), Lewisville, MN (2.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Northrop, MN (22.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
17	Fairmont Township	0.7% (±1.5 points)
18	Welcome	0.5% (±0.7 points)
19 (tie)	Dunnell	0.0% (±16.8 points)
19 (tie)	Fairmont	0.0% (±0.5 points)
19 (tie)	Northrop	0.0% (±19.8 points)
19 (tie)	Sherburn	0.0% (±5.4 points)
19 (tie)	Truman	0.0% (±4.2 points)
19 (tie)	Elm Creek Township	0.0% (±28.5 points)
19 (tie)	Fox Lake Township	0.0% (±21.7 points)
19 (tie)	Jay Township	0.0% (±18.7 points)
19 (tie)	Lake Fremont Township	0.0% (±33.5 points)
19 (tie)	Manyaska Township	0.0% (±15.9 points)
19 (tie)	Nashville Township	0.0% (±28.2 points)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Martin 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 Truman

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Truman, used by 86.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Truman heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Truman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Truman have electric heat?

11.2% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Truman heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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