How are homes heated in Minto, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Minto, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Minto, used by 42.5% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.4% heat with utility gas.

12.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.4% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 42.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.0%

Heating fuel in Minto

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Minto	Walsh County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	4.4% (±5.7 points)	40.4%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.0% (±7.3 points)	8.0%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	42.5% (±12.0 points)	31.3%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.9% (±10.6 points)	17.4%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±8.7 points)	0.6%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±2.3 points)	1.5%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.3 points)	0.8%	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 Minto, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Walsh County (8.0%).

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

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

In Minto, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Walsh County (31.3%).

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 Minto

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Minto
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Minto	—	42.5% (±12.0 points)	—
Harriston Township	3.5 mi	46.2% (±26.4 points)	Not measurably different
Walsh Centre Township	4.2 mi	17.7% (±22.6 points)	Not measurably different
Ardoch Township	4.3 mi	45.2% (±37.3 points)	Not measurably different
Forest River Township	5.1 mi	25.0% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different
Ardoch	6.2 mi	36.4% (±29.7 points)	Not measurably different
Forest River	6.9 mi	22.2% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pulaski Township	8.1 mi	33.3% (±34.6 points)	Not measurably different
Oakwood Township	8.4 mi	42.7% (±22.6 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 Walsh County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14	Lampton Township	22.0% (±17.4 points)
15	Medford Township	21.1% (±19.1 points)
16	Prairie Centre Township	18.2% (±22.2 points)
17	Edinburg	16.8% (±11.6 points)
18	Farmington Township	14.9% (±20.7 points)
19	Conway	14.3% (±28.9 points)
20	Minto	12.0% (±7.3 points)
21	Ops Township	11.1% (±13.1 points)
22	Kensington Township	10.3% (±13.2 points)
23	Ardoch	9.1% (±14.8 points)
24	Glenwood Township	8.8% (±11.5 points)
25	Grafton Township	6.9% (±10.9 points)
26	Pisek	4.5% (±9.3 points)

Showing 13 of 49 places in Walsh 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 Minto

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Minto, used by 42.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Minto heat with oil?

12.0% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Minto use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Minto have electric heat?

42.5% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Minto heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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