How are homes heated in Roundup, MT?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Roundup, used by 52.1% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.2% heat with utility gas.
12.4% heat with electricity.
20.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.2% (±0.7 points)
- Electricity
- 12.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 20.3%
Heating fuel in Roundup
| Fuel used most | Roundup | Musselshell County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 50.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 20.3% (±7.6 points) | 8.8% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.4% (±5.7 points) | 10.8% | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 52.1% (±8.0 points) | 54.6% | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.6% (±6.6 points) | 19.0% | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.3% (±2.7 points) | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 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 Roundup, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Musselshell County (8.8%).
It is also higher than in Montana (0.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Roundup, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Musselshell County (10.8%).
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 Roundup
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundup | — | 12.4% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Lavina | 22 mi | 15.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broadview | 29 mi | 19.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melstone | 34 mi | 16.1% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ryegate | 36 mi | 2.9% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Winnett | 39 mi | 6.2% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grass Range | 42 mi | 12.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lockwood | 43 mi | 23.7% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Billings | 46 mi | 23.2% (±1.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ryegate, MT (2.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lockwood, MT (23.7%), Billings, MT (23.2%).
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 Roundup
What is the most common way to heat a home in Roundup?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Roundup, used by 52.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Roundup heat with oil?
20.3% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Roundup use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Roundup have electric heat?
12.4% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Roundup 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 Roundup city, Montana (place:64525, 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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