How are homes heated in Forman, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Forman, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Forman, used by 46.8% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.5% heat with utility gas.

10.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.5% (±4.7 points)
Electricity: 46.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 10.6%

Heating fuel in Forman

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Forman	Sargent County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	6.5% (±4.7 points)	11.4%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	10.6% (±5.8 points)	6.7%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	46.8% (±9.1 points)	44.9%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.1% (±10.2 points)	33.0%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.1 points)	2.5%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.2%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.1 points)	1.4%	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 Forman, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sargent County (6.7%).

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

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

In Forman, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sargent County (44.9%).

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 Forman

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Forman
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Forman	—	46.8% (±9.1 points)	—
Forman Township	3.9 mi	71.4% (±35.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bowen Township	4.4 mi	40.6% (±23.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rutland Township	4.8 mi	60.0% (±36.4 points)	Not measurably different
Dunbar Township	5.4 mi	62.2% (±19.3 points)	Not measurably different
Cogswell	7.1 mi	28.3% (±16.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rutland	7.1 mi	32.7% (±16.1 points)	Not measurably different
Harlem Township	8.4 mi	13.1% (±16.5 points)	Lower
Gwinner	8.8 mi	49.1% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harlem Township, ND (13.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Jackson Township	50.0% (±50.0 points)
2	Weber Township	45.8% (±24.8 points)
3	Taylor Township	45.5% (±39.0 points)
4	Whitestone Hill Township	26.7% (±29.1 points)
5	Cogswell	16.7% (±16.3 points)
6	Hall Township	15.4% (±14.5 points)
7	Forman	10.6% (±5.8 points)
8	Milnor	10.0% (±7.7 points)
9	Vivian Township	8.9% (±11.1 points)
10	Dunbar Township	8.1% (±9.8 points)
11	Rutland	7.3% (±8.7 points)
12	Havana	3.4% (±9.3 points)
13	Gwinner	0.7% (±1.0 points)

Showing 13 of 31 places in Sargent 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 Forman

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Forman, used by 46.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Forman heat with oil?

10.6% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Forman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Forman have electric heat?

46.8% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Forman heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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