How are homes heated in Maddock, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Maddock, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Maddock, used by 43.5% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.2% heat with utility gas.

36.8% heat with electricity.

3.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.2% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 36.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.8%

Heating fuel in Maddock

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Maddock	Benson County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	9.2% (±7.5 points)	4.0%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.8% (±3.1 points)	5.0%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	36.8% (±11.3 points)	28.2%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.5% (±10.7 points)	59.3%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.6%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.4% (±1.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.9% (±7.9 points)	1.8%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.8 points)	1.1%	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 Maddock, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benson County (5.0%).

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

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

In Maddock, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Benson County (28.2%).

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 Maddock

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Maddock
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Maddock	—	36.8% (±11.3 points)	—
North Viking Township	2.3 mi	81.0% (±23.0 points)	Higher
Hesper Township	4.0 mi	65.4% (±28.2 points)	Not measurably different
South Viking Township	5.2 mi	8.3% (±15.2 points)	Lower
Arne Township	6.5 mi	84.6% (±20.9 points)	Higher
Albert Township	6.6 mi	69.2% (±42.1 points)	Not measurably different
Aurora Township	8.1 mi	20.0% (±36.8 points)	Not measurably different
Isabel Township	9.1 mi	100.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rich Valley Township	9.3 mi	68.8% (±40.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Viking Township, ND (8.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Viking Township, ND (81.0%), Arne Township, ND (84.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Oberon Township	13.0% (±15.4 points)
6	Butte Valley Township	11.8% (±21.8 points)
7	Lohnes Township	10.2% (±15.0 points)
8	North Viking Township	9.5% (±18.3 points)
9	Leeds	7.3% (±8.7 points)
10	West Bay Township	5.9% (±12.0 points)
11	Maddock	3.8% (±3.1 points)
12	Wood Lake Township	2.3% (±2.8 points)
13 (tie)	Brinsmade	0.0% (±86.7 points)
13 (tie)	Fort Totten	0.0% (±15.8 points)
13 (tie)	Knox	0.0% (±98.3 points)
13 (tie)	Minnewaukan	0.0% (±19.6 points)
13 (tie)	Oberon	0.0% (±67.2 points)

Showing 13 of 45 places in Benson 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 Maddock

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Maddock, used by 43.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Maddock heat with oil?

3.8% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Maddock use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Maddock have electric heat?

36.8% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Maddock heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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