How are homes heated in Garrison, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Garrison, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garrison, used by 75.6% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 75.6% (±6.4 points)
Electricity: 20.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Garrison

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Garrison	McLean County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	75.6% (±6.4 points)	42.5%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.4%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	20.4% (±5.9 points)	27.4%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.7% (±1.5 points)	27.0%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.4%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.3%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±2.5 points)	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.0 points)	0.8%	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 Garrison, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McLean County (0.4%).

It is not measurably different from North Dakota (1.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Garrison, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in McLean County (27.4%).

It is also lower than in North Dakota (40.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Garrison

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Garrison
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Garrison	—	20.4% (±5.9 points)	—
St. Mary Township	3.9 mi	76.2% (±26.7 points)	Higher
McGinnis Township	5.0 mi	0.0% (±23.9 points)	Not measurably different
Snow Township	8.3 mi	76.9% (±28.4 points)	Higher
Pick City	10.0 mi	45.7% (±18.8 points)	Higher
Rosemont Township	10 mi	70.0% (±55.9 points)	Not measurably different
Victoria Township	11 mi	35.7% (±39.3 points)	Not measurably different
Riverdale	11 mi	2.7% (±5.7 points)	Lower
Coleharbor	12 mi	15.0% (±13.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverdale, ND (2.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Mary Township, ND (76.2%), Snow Township, ND (76.9%), Pick City, ND (45.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Butte	8.1% (±11.9 points)
2	Coleharbor	2.5% (±5.4 points)
3 (tie)	Benedict	0.0% (±25.6 points)
3 (tie)	Garrison	0.0% (±4.3 points)
3 (tie)	Max	0.0% (±18.0 points)
3 (tie)	Mercer	0.0% (±41.1 points)
3 (tie)	Riverdale	0.0% (±20.2 points)
3 (tie)	Ruso	0.0% (±100.0 points)
3 (tie)	Turtle Lake	0.0% (±10.0 points)
3 (tie)	Underwood	0.0% (±7.2 points)

Showing 10 of 36 places in McLean 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 Garrison

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garrison, used by 75.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Garrison heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Garrison use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Garrison have electric heat?

20.4% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Garrison heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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