How are homes heated in Alberton, MT?

Name: Heating fuel in Alberton, MT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Alberton, used by 36.7% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.2% heat with utility gas.

35.8% heat with electricity.

8.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.2% (±2.7 points)
Electricity: 35.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.8%

Heating fuel in Alberton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Alberton	Mineral County	Montana	United States
Utility gas	2.2% (±2.7 points)	2.9%	50.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.8% (±7.0 points)	3.8%	0.6%	3.9%
Electricity	35.8% (±11.6 points)	19.9%	27.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.7% (±12.1 points)	44.0%	13.0%	4.9%
Wood	10.6% (±5.4 points)	26.0%	6.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.4 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.8% (±6.5 points)	2.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.4 points)	0.8%	0.5%	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 Alberton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mineral County (3.8%).

It is also higher than in Montana (0.6%).

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

In Alberton, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Mineral County (19.9%).

It is not measurably different from Montana (27.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Alberton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Alberton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Alberton	—	35.8% (±11.6 points)	—
Frenchtown	11 mi	34.6% (±13.4 points)	Not measurably different
Wye	17 mi	35.5% (±20.4 points)	Not measurably different
Orchard Homes	22 mi	28.3% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Missoula	23 mi	40.0% (±2.0 points)	Not measurably different
Superior	24 mi	30.0% (±10.4 points)	Not measurably different
Lolo	24 mi	26.9% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
East Missoula	27 mi	19.8% (±7.1 points)	Lower
St. Ignatius	28 mi	63.2% (±8.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Missoula, MT (19.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Ignatius, MT (63.2%).

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

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 Alberton

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Alberton, used by 36.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Alberton heat with oil?

8.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Alberton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Alberton have electric heat?

35.8% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Alberton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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