How are homes heated in Grand Forks, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Grand Forks, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Grand Forks, used by 47.1% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

46.8% heat with utility gas.

0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 46.8% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 47.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.4%

Heating fuel in Grand Forks

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Grand Forks	Grand Forks County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	46.8% (±2.2 points)	42.3%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.4% (±0.3 points)	1.1%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	47.1% (±2.3 points)	44.8%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.6% (±0.5 points)	7.7%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.0% (±0.6 points)	2.0%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.0% (±0.7 points)	1.8%	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 Grand Forks, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Grand Forks County (1.1%).

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

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

In Grand Forks, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grand Forks County (44.8%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Grand Forks

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Grand Forks
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Grand Forks	—	47.1% (±2.3 points)	—
Grand Forks Township	3.5 mi	45.4% (±27.6 points)	Not measurably different
East Grand Forks	3.5 mi	28.6% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Rhinehart Township	4.3 mi	9.1% (±9.1 points)	Lower
Falconer Township	4.5 mi	29.8% (±15.4 points)	Lower
Brenna Township	4.7 mi	35.8% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Grand Forks Township	5.2 mi	41.8% (±19.5 points)	Not measurably different
Rye Township	6.1 mi	4.8% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Huntsville Township	7.5 mi	12.2% (±4.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Grand Forks, MN (28.6%), Rhinehart Township, MN (9.1%), Falconer Township, ND (29.8%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Grand Forks County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14	Lakeville Township	8.0% (±12.5 points)
15	Larimore	7.9% (±8.2 points)
16	Bentru Township	6.5% (±11.0 points)
17	Ferry Township	5.5% (±4.7 points)
18	Johnstown Township	4.2% (±8.1 points)
19	Mekinock Township	3.7% (±3.4 points)
20	Grand Forks	0.4% (±0.3 points)
21 (tie)	Emerado	0.0% (±13.4 points)
21 (tie)	Grand Forks AFB	0.0% (±4.6 points)
21 (tie)	Inkster	0.0% (±67.2 points)
21 (tie)	Thompson	0.0% (±5.7 points)
21 (tie)	Agnes Township	0.0% (±92.0 points)
21 (tie)	Allendale Township	0.0% (±11.5 points)

Showing 13 of 51 places in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Grand Forks, used by 47.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Grand Forks heat with oil?

0.4% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in Grand Forks use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Grand Forks have electric heat?

47.1% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Grand Forks heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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