How are homes heated in Miles City, MT?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Miles City, used by 73.1% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.1% (±3.8 points)
- Electricity
- 23.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Miles City
| Fuel used most | Miles City | Custer County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.1% (±3.8 points) | 61.9% | 50.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.9% (±4.1 points) | 22.4% | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.8 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 Miles City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Custer County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Miles City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Custer County (22.4%).
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 Miles City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles City | — | 23.9% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Terry | 37 mi | 2.8% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Forsyth | 41 mi | 28.7% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ismay | 50 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colstrip | 52 mi | 38.4% (±12.3 points) | Higher |
| Plevna | 63 mi | 13.3% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lame Deer | 66 mi | 50.8% (±10.4 points) | Higher |
| Hysham | 67 mi | 50.8% (±14.6 points) | Higher |
| Broadus | 70 mi | 31.6% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Terry, MT (2.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colstrip, MT (38.4%), Lame Deer, MT (50.8%), Hysham, MT (50.8%).
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 Miles City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Miles City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Miles City, used by 73.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Miles City heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.8 points) of occupied homes in Miles City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Miles City have electric heat?
23.9% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Miles City 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 Miles City city, Montana (place:49525, in state:30).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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