How are homes heated in Lisbon, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Lisbon, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lisbon, used by 57.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.9% heat with utility gas.

10.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.9% (±4.3 points)
Electricity: 57.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 10.3%

Heating fuel in Lisbon

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lisbon	Ransom County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	5.9% (±4.3 points)	4.0%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	10.3% (±5.7 points)	13.4%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	57.0% (±7.8 points)	48.1%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	26.5% (±7.1 points)	32.0%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.5 points)	1.2%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±0.4 points)	1.3%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	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 Lisbon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ransom County (13.4%).

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

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

In Lisbon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ransom County (48.1%).

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 Lisbon

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lisbon
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lisbon	—	57.0% (±7.8 points)	—
Island Park Township	3.1 mi	46.7% (±22.8 points)	Not measurably different
Big Bend Township (Ransom County)	4.4 mi	37.2% (±27.9 points)	Not measurably different
Tuller Township	4.9 mi	69.7% (±26.0 points)	Not measurably different
Casey Township	5.3 mi	41.8% (±26.5 points)	Not measurably different
Elliott	6.7 mi	21.4% (±30.4 points)	Lower
Bale Township	8.0 mi	11.1% (±22.7 points)	Lower
Elliott Township	8.3 mi	33.3% (±46.8 points)	Not measurably different
Springer Township	8.8 mi	48.6% (±29.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elliott, ND (21.4%), Bale Township, ND (11.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Springer Township	28.6% (±25.7 points)
3	Enderlin	27.6% (±7.7 points)
4	Big Bend Township (Ransom County)	20.5% (±23.5 points)
5	Island Park Township	20.0% (±21.8 points)
6	Fort Ransom Township	18.2% (±15.8 points)
7	Preston Township	14.8% (±18.4 points)
8	Lisbon	10.3% (±5.7 points)
9	Tuller Township	9.1% (±15.2 points)
10	Liberty Township (Ransom County)	7.8% (±10.8 points)
11 (tie)	Elliott	0.0% (±69.5 points)
11 (tie)	Fort Ransom	0.0% (±35.0 points)
11 (tie)	Aliceton Township	0.0% (±40.6 points)
11 (tie)	Alleghany Township	0.0% (±72.1 points)

Showing 13 of 27 places in Ransom 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 Lisbon

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lisbon, used by 57.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lisbon heat with oil?

10.3% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Lisbon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lisbon have electric heat?

57.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Lisbon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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