How are homes heated in Enderlin, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Enderlin, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Enderlin, used by 40.0% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.7% heat with utility gas.

27.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.7% (±2.6 points)
Electricity: 40.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 27.6%

Heating fuel in Enderlin

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Enderlin	Ransom County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	3.7% (±2.6 points)	4.0%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	27.6% (±7.7 points)	13.4%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	40.0% (±9.3 points)	48.1%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.7% (±7.4 points)	32.0%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±0.9 points)	1.2%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.3% (±4.3 points)	1.3%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	1.3%	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 Enderlin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ransom County (13.4%).

It is also higher than in North Dakota (1.9%).

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

In Enderlin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ransom County (48.1%).

It is not measurably different from North Dakota (40.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Enderlin

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Enderlin
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Enderlin	—	40.0% (±9.3 points)	—
Liberty Township (Ransom County)	3.0 mi	54.9% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different
Pontiac Township	3.1 mi	55.4% (±34.9 points)	Not measurably different
Sheldon	5.3 mi	23.8% (±17.1 points)	Not measurably different
Highland Township (Cass County)	6.4 mi	54.1% (±31.8 points)	Not measurably different
Moore Township	6.4 mi	34.5% (±39.7 points)	Not measurably different
Greene Township	7.1 mi	90.0% (±22.4 points)	Higher
Raritan Township	7.2 mi	0.0% (±37.5 points)	Lower
Casey Township	8.9 mi	41.8% (±26.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Raritan Township, ND (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greene Township, ND (90.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Sheldon	42.9% (±24.2 points)
2	Springer Township	28.6% (±25.7 points)
3	Enderlin	27.6% (±7.7 points)
4	Big Bend Township (Ransom County)	20.5% (±23.5 points)
5	Island Park Township	20.0% (±21.8 points)
6	Fort Ransom Township	18.2% (±15.8 points)
7	Preston Township	14.8% (±18.4 points)
8	Lisbon	10.3% (±5.7 points)
9	Tuller Township	9.1% (±15.2 points)

Showing 9 of 27 places in Ransom County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Enderlin

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Enderlin, used by 40.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Enderlin heat with oil?

27.6% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Enderlin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Enderlin have electric heat?

40.0% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Enderlin heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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