How are homes heated in Lidgerwood, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Lidgerwood, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lidgerwood, used by 52.7% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.5% heat with utility gas.

15.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.5% (±7.7 points)
Electricity: 52.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 15.8%

Heating fuel in Lidgerwood

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lidgerwood	Richland County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	9.5% (±7.7 points)	22.8%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	15.8% (±7.5 points)	4.4%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	52.7% (±10.6 points)	47.5%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.2% (±8.6 points)	21.1%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±7.2 points)	0.6%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.2 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.8% (±1.9 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 Lidgerwood, 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 Lidgerwood, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Richland County (47.5%).

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 Lidgerwood

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lidgerwood
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lidgerwood	—	52.7% (±10.6 points)	—
Grant Township	3.7 mi	66.0% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different
Moran Township	4.1 mi	0.0% (±63.1 points)	Not measurably different
Dexter Township	5.1 mi	31.3% (±28.3 points)	Not measurably different
Duerr Township	6.2 mi	37.5% (±21.9 points)	Not measurably different
Liberty Grove Township	6.3 mi	59.3% (±20.5 points)	Not measurably different
Kingston Township	8.0 mi	82.1% (±19.8 points)	Higher
Brightwood Township	10 mi	60.8% (±22.4 points)	Not measurably different
Mantador	10 mi	30.0% (±26.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kingston Township, ND (82.1%).

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
1	Liberty Grove Township	33.3% (±21.7 points)
2	Mantador	30.0% (±21.4 points)
3	Elma Township	20.0% (±24.6 points)
4	Abercrombie	18.1% (±9.8 points)
5	Dwight	17.6% (±32.6 points)
6	Lidgerwood	15.8% (±7.5 points)
7	Sheyenne Township	15.4% (±21.4 points)
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)

Showing 12 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 Lidgerwood

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lidgerwood, used by 52.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lidgerwood heat with oil?

15.8% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Lidgerwood use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lidgerwood have electric heat?

52.7% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Lidgerwood heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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