How are homes heated in Kulm, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Kulm, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Kulm, used by 45.9% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

18.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±11.4 points)
Electricity: 45.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 18.8%

Heating fuel in Kulm

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Kulm	LaMoure County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±11.4 points)	0.9%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	18.8% (±8.3 points)	13.6%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	45.9% (±9.9 points)	50.9%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	34.3% (±10.5 points)	33.2%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.4 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.4 points)	0.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±1.1 points)	0.3%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±1.3 points)	0.2%	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 Kulm, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from LaMoure County (13.6%).

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

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

In Kulm, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from LaMoure County (50.9%).

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 Kulm

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kulm
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Kulm	—	45.9% (±9.9 points)	—
Norden Township	3.2 mi	26.3% (±40.3 points)	Not measurably different
Northwest Township (Dickey County)	4.6 mi	46.2% (±50.1 points)	Not measurably different
Swede Township	6.9 mi	0.0% (±82.3 points)	Not measurably different
Roloff Township	7.0 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Young Township	7.3 mi	100.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Fredonia	7.4 mi	0.0% (±55.5 points)	Not measurably different
Ray Township	9.4 mi	66.7% (±31.0 points)	Not measurably different
Golden Glen Township	10 mi	65.6% (±18.6 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Greenville Township	37.5% (±27.5 points)
5	Sheridan Township	30.0% (±41.8 points)
6	Berlin	29.4% (±41.4 points)
7	Litchville Township	25.0% (±31.4 points)
8	Dickey	24.1% (±19.6 points)
9	LaMoure	23.3% (±6.9 points)
10	Kulm	18.8% (±8.3 points)
11	Badger Township	18.5% (±19.3 points)
12 (tie)	Grand Rapids Township	14.3% (±15.8 points)
12 (tie)	Henrietta Township	14.3% (±16.9 points)
14	Verona	14.0% (±11.4 points)
15	Adrian Township	13.7% (±13.7 points)
16	Nora Township	11.8% (±21.3 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in LaMoure 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 Kulm

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Kulm, used by 45.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Kulm heat with oil?

18.8% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Kulm use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Kulm have electric heat?

45.9% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Kulm heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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