How are homes heated in Hardin, MT?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hardin, used by 73.6% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.6% (±10.9 points)
- Electricity
- 25.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Hardin
| Fuel used most | Hardin | Big Horn County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.6% (±10.9 points) | 36.9% | 50.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.0% (±10.6 points) | 25.3% | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 28.7% | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.6% | 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 Hardin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Big Horn County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hardin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Big Horn County (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (27.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Hardin
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin | — | 25.0% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Crow Agency | 12 mi | 24.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lodge Grass | 32 mi | 19.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lockwood | 38 mi | 23.7% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hysham | 42 mi | 50.8% (±14.6 points) | Higher |
| Billings | 46 mi | 23.2% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colstrip | 48 mi | 38.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lame Deer | 49 mi | 50.8% (±10.4 points) | Higher |
| Laurel | 57 mi | 24.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hysham, MT (50.8%), Lame Deer, MT (50.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Big Horn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lodge Grass | 2.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Crow Agency | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hardin | 0.0% (±2.1 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 Hardin
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hardin?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hardin, used by 73.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hardin heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Hardin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hardin have electric heat?
25.0% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Hardin 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 Hardin city, Montana (place:34225, in state:30).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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