How are homes heated in Hankinson, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Hankinson, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Hankinson, used by 45.8% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.4% heat with utility gas.

11.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.4% (±3.5 points)
Electricity: 45.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.7%

Heating fuel in Hankinson

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hankinson	Richland County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	2.4% (±3.5 points)	22.8%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.7% (±4.7 points)	4.4%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	45.8% (±7.8 points)	47.5%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	37.4% (±7.3 points)	21.1%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±7.2 points)	0.6%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.2% (±1.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±1.4 points)	1.8%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.2 points)	1.6%	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 Hankinson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Richland County (4.4%).

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

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

In Hankinson, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Richland County (47.5%).

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 Hankinson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hankinson
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hankinson	—	45.8% (±7.8 points)	—
Brightwood Township	2.2 mi	60.8% (±22.4 points)	Not measurably different
Waldo Township	3.8 mi	22.7% (±22.0 points)	Not measurably different
Belford Township	6.1 mi	18.9% (±15.8 points)	Lower
Brandenburg Township	6.3 mi	61.0% (±31.4 points)	Not measurably different
Great Bend	7.0 mi	33.3% (±30.5 points)	Not measurably different
Greendale Township	7.1 mi	52.8% (±22.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mantador	7.6 mi	30.0% (±26.1 points)	Not measurably different
Elma Township	8.0 mi	60.0% (±30.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belford Township, ND (18.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Barney Township	14.7% (±16.1 points)
9	LaMars Township	14.3% (±16.8 points)
10	Devillo Township	13.8% (±12.8 points)
11	Mooreton Township	12.5% (±13.4 points)
12 (tie)	Belford Township	12.2% (±11.6 points)
12 (tie)	Danton Township	12.2% (±12.0 points)
14	Hankinson	11.7% (±4.7 points)
15	Greendale Township	11.3% (±13.9 points)
16	Grant Township	10.6% (±18.2 points)
17	Dwight Township	9.8% (±9.7 points)
18	Eagle Township	9.3% (±14.0 points)
19	Center Township	8.6% (±8.6 points)
20	Antelope Township	8.5% (±10.0 points)

Showing 13 of 50 places in Richland 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 Hankinson

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Hankinson, used by 45.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hankinson heat with oil?

11.7% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Hankinson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hankinson have electric heat?

45.8% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Hankinson heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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