How are homes heated in Glendive, MT?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Glendive, used by 79.3% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.6% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
79.3% (±8.0 points)
Electricity
17.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Glendive

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostGlendiveDawson CountyMontanaUnited States
Utility gas79.3% (±8.0 points)67.7%50.5%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±1.5 points)0.1%0.6%3.9%
Electricity17.6% (±7.4 points)19.9%27.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)2.7% (±2.7 points)11.4%13.0%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±1.5 points)0.3%6.6%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±1.5 points)0.0%0.2%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±1.5 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±1.5 points)0.2%1.2%0.5%
No fuel used0.4% (±0.6 points)0.5%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 Glendive, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dawson County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).

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

In Glendive, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dawson County (19.9%).

It is also lower than in Montana (27.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Glendive

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Glendive
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Glendive—17.6% (±7.4 points)—
West Glendive2.0 mi27.9% (±13.3 points)Not measurably different
Wibaux26 mi12.4% (±10.0 points)Not measurably different
Henry Township35 mi60.0% (±41.2 points)Higher
Saddle Butte Township35 mi42.9% (±57.1 points)Not measurably different
Beach36 mi20.4% (±8.6 points)Not measurably different
Terry36 mi2.8% (±4.3 points)Lower
Beach Township39 mi8.9% (±10.0 points)Not measurably different
Pearl Township40 mi100.0% (±100.0 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Terry, MT (2.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Henry Township, ND (60.0%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Glendive0.0% (±1.5 points)
1 (tie)Richey0.0% (±28.2 points)
1 (tie)West Glendive0.0% (±3.4 points)

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 Glendive

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Glendive, used by 79.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Glendive heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Glendive use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Glendive have electric heat?

17.6% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Glendive 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 Glendive city, Montana (place:31450, in state:30).

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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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