How are homes heated in West Glendive, MT?

Name: Heating fuel in West Glendive, MT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Glendive, used by 67.5% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.5% (±12.1 points)
Electricity: 27.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in West Glendive

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Glendive	Dawson County	Montana	United States
Utility gas	67.5% (±12.1 points)	67.7%	50.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.1%	0.6%	3.9%
Electricity	27.9% (±13.3 points)	19.9%	27.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.9% (±4.4 points)	11.4%	13.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.3%	6.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.2%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.2 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 West Glendive, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dawson County (0.1%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In West Glendive, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dawson County (19.9%).

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 West Glendive

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Glendive
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Glendive	—	27.9% (±13.3 points)	—
Glendive	2.0 mi	17.6% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Wibaux	28 mi	12.4% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Terry	34 mi	2.8% (±4.3 points)	Lower
Henry Township	37 mi	60.0% (±41.2 points)	Not measurably different
Saddle Butte Township	37 mi	42.9% (±57.1 points)	Not measurably different
Beach	38 mi	20.4% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Richey	40 mi	12.5% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Beach Township	40 mi	8.9% (±10.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Terry, MT (2.8%), Beach Township, ND (8.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Dawson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Glendive	0.0% (±1.5 points)
1 (tie)	Richey	0.0% (±28.2 points)
1 (tie)	West Glendive	0.0% (±3.4 points)

West Glendive 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 West Glendive

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Glendive, used by 67.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Glendive heat with oil?

0.0% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in West Glendive use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Glendive have electric heat?

27.9% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes in West Glendive heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Glendive CDP, 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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