How are homes heated in Harlowton, MT?

Name: Heating fuel in Harlowton, MT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harlowton, used by 70.5% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.0% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 70.5% (±10.8 points)
Electricity: 22.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Harlowton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Harlowton	Wheatland County	Montana	United States
Utility gas	70.5% (±10.8 points)	51.0%	50.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.2 points)	3.1%	0.6%	3.9%
Electricity	22.0% (±9.3 points)	18.2%	27.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.6% (±3.6 points)	14.9%	13.0%	4.9%
Wood	4.9% (±4.1 points)	12.2%	6.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.6%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	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 Harlowton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wheatland County (3.1%).

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

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

In Harlowton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wheatland County (18.2%).

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 Harlowton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Harlowton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Harlowton	—	22.0% (±9.3 points)	—
Judith Gap	17 mi	2.6% (±3.7 points)	Lower
Ryegate	29 mi	2.9% (±3.1 points)	Lower
Moore	38 mi	8.3% (±8.5 points)	Lower
Hobson	39 mi	21.4% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Big Timber	42 mi	23.2% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lavina	44 mi	15.1% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lewistown	46 mi	17.1% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Broadview	51 mi	19.4% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Judith Gap, MT (2.6%), Ryegate, MT (2.9%), Moore, MT (8.3%).

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 Harlowton

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Harlowton, used by 70.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Harlowton heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Harlowton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Harlowton have electric heat?

22.0% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Harlowton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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