How are homes heated in Lame Deer, MT?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lame Deer, used by 50.8% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.7% (±2.6 points)
- Electricity
- 50.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lame Deer
| Fuel used most | Lame Deer | Rosebud County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 19.6% | 50.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.8% (±10.4 points) | 35.4% | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 32.0% (±9.5 points) | 32.9% | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 15.5% (±7.6 points) | 10.8% | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.0 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 Lame Deer, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rosebud County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lame Deer, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Rosebud County (35.4%).
It is also higher than in Montana (27.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lame Deer
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lame Deer | — | 50.8% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Colstrip | 19 mi | 38.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crow Agency | 41 mi | 24.6% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Lodge Grass | 42 mi | 19.1% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
| Forsyth | 45 mi | 28.7% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Hardin | 49 mi | 25.0% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Hysham | 55 mi | 50.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ranchester | 56 mi | 31.1% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Sheridan | 59 mi | 29.4% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crow Agency, MT (24.6%), Lodge Grass, MT (19.1%), Forsyth, MT (28.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rosebud County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Colstrip | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Forsyth | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lame Deer | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
Lame Deer is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lame Deer
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lame Deer?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lame Deer, used by 50.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lame Deer heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Lame Deer use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lame Deer have electric heat?
50.8% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer CDP, Montana (place:42250, 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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