How are homes heated in Kenmare, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Kenmare, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kenmare, used by 44.9% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.8% heat with utility gas.

35.1% heat with electricity.

2.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.8% (±7.9 points)
Electricity: 35.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.5%

Heating fuel in Kenmare

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Kenmare	Ward County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	14.8% (±7.9 points)	56.7%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.5% (±2.5 points)	0.7%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	35.1% (±10.0 points)	34.5%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	44.9% (±10.4 points)	6.7%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.7% (±3.1 points)	0.8%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.3%	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 Kenmare, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ward County (0.7%).

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

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

In Kenmare, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ward County (34.5%).

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 Kenmare

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kenmare
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Kenmare	—	35.1% (±10.0 points)	—
Kenmare Township	2.6 mi	65.0% (±34.3 points)	Not measurably different
Elmdale Township	3.9 mi	52.9% (±43.9 points)	Not measurably different
Denmark Township	5.8 mi	55.6% (±52.7 points)	Not measurably different
Baden Township	5.9 mi	36.4% (±44.3 points)	Not measurably different
Spencer Township	7.4 mi	52.9% (±37.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sauk Prairie Township	7.9 mi	81.8% (±28.1 points)	Higher
Bowbells Township	8.5 mi	62.5% (±34.0 points)	Not measurably different
Fairbanks Township	8.9 mi	100.0% (±75.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sauk Prairie Township, ND (81.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Baden Township	18.2% (±39.3 points)
4	Donnybrook	10.5% (±10.8 points)
5	Newman Township	5.4% (±16.1 points)
6	Sawyer	4.8% (±5.8 points)
7	Willis Township	4.0% (±7.7 points)
8	Carpio	3.8% (±7.5 points)
9	Kenmare	2.5% (±2.5 points)
10	Tatman Township	2.2% (±3.5 points)
11	Minot AFB	1.3% (±2.0 points)
12	Minot	0.6% (±0.6 points)
13	Surrey	0.5% (±0.8 points)
14 (tie)	Berthold	0.0% (±12.9 points)
14 (tie)	Burlington	0.0% (±5.5 points)

Showing 13 of 66 places in Ward 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 Kenmare

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kenmare, used by 44.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Kenmare heat with oil?

2.5% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Kenmare use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Kenmare have electric heat?

35.1% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes in Kenmare heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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