How are homes heated in Linton, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Linton, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Linton, used by 49.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

41.8% heat with electricity.

4.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 49.0% (±8.9 points)
Electricity: 41.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.5%

Heating fuel in Linton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Linton	Emmons County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	49.0% (±8.9 points)	17.6%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.5% (±2.8 points)	11.8%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	41.8% (±8.9 points)	35.0%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.1% (±2.5 points)	32.4%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.7%	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)	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.9%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.6% (±1.5 points)	1.4%	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 Linton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Emmons County (11.8%).

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

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

In Linton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Emmons County (35.0%).

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 Linton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Linton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Linton	—	41.8% (±8.9 points)	—
Strasburg	10.0 mi	41.3% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
Hazelton	15 mi	16.0% (±9.8 points)	Lower
Hague	20 mi	32.4% (±18.2 points)	Not measurably different
Braddock	22 mi	0.0% (±78.4 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Yates	23 mi	13.5% (±18.0 points)	Lower
Campbell Township (Emmons County)	25 mi	35.3% (±28.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pollock	26 mi	30.0% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
Napoleon	27 mi	37.4% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hazelton, ND (16.0%), Fort Yates, ND (13.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Braddock	45.5% (±42.3 points)
2	Strasburg	27.2% (±11.2 points)
3	Hague	27.0% (±19.2 points)
4	Hazelton	26.0% (±14.0 points)
5	Campbell Township (Emmons County)	23.5% (±27.8 points)
6	Linton	4.5% (±2.8 points)

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 Linton

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Linton, used by 49.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Linton heat with oil?

4.5% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Linton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Linton have electric heat?

41.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Linton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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