How are homes heated in Utica Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in Utica Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Utica Township, used by 57.4% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.7% heat with utility gas.

5.4% heat with electricity.

23.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 8.7% (±5.3 points)
Electricity: 5.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 23.1%

Heating fuel in Utica Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Utica Township	Winona County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	8.7% (±5.3 points)	55.4%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	23.1% (±18.9 points)	1.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	5.4% (±4.4 points)	23.3%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.4% (±14.9 points)	15.2%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	5.4% (±3.6 points)	2.7%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.9 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 Utica Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Winona County (1.8%).

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

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

In Utica Township, 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 Utica Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Utica Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Utica Township	—	5.4% (±4.4 points)	—
Lewiston	1.5 mi	13.9% (±5.1 points)	Higher
Utica	2.5 mi	3.5% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
St. Charles Township	5.8 mi	8.9% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Warren Township	5.9 mi	3.0% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Fremont Township	6.0 mi	14.4% (±11.7 points)	Not measurably different
Norton Township	6.0 mi	5.9% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Altura	6.4 mi	18.0% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Stockton	7.3 mi	5.1% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lewiston, MN (13.9%).

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
1	Utica Township	23.1% (±18.9 points)
2	Dakota	18.9% (±8.9 points)
3	St. Charles Township	13.9% (±17.4 points)
4	Dresbach Township	11.0% (±7.9 points)
5	Pleasant Hill Township	7.1% (±7.8 points)
6	New Hartford Township	6.1% (±2.7 points)
7	Elba	5.4% (±7.5 points)

Showing 7 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 Utica Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Utica Township, used by 57.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Utica Township heat with oil?

23.1% (±18.9 points) of occupied homes in Utica Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Utica Township have electric heat?

5.4% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Utica Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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