How are homes heated in Mission Township, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Mission Township, ND, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mission Township, used by 66.5% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.1% heat with utility gas.

30.2% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.1% (±1.4 points)
Electricity: 30.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Mission Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mission Township	Benson County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	1.1% (±1.4 points)	4.0%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±8.5 points)	5.0%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	30.2% (±12.1 points)	28.2%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	66.5% (±11.9 points)	59.3%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±1.3 points)	0.6%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.4% (±2.0 points)	1.8%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.5 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 Mission Township, 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 Mission Township, 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 Mission Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mission Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mission Township	—	30.2% (±12.1 points)	—
Creel Township	5.4 mi	7.3% (±6.4 points)	Lower
South Minnewaukan Township	6.4 mi	29.3% (±30.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lohnes Township	6.7 mi	10.2% (±13.8 points)	Lower
Wood Lake Township	6.7 mi	2.9% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Fort Totten	8.3 mi	24.1% (±17.9 points)	Not measurably different
Devils Lake	8.4 mi	49.7% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Twin Tree Township	9.2 mi	16.7% (±18.3 points)	Not measurably different
Poplar Grove Township	9.8 mi	40.2% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Creel Township, ND (7.3%), Lohnes Township, ND (10.2%), Wood Lake Township, ND (2.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Devils Lake, ND (49.7%).

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
13 (tie)	Isabel Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
13 (tie)	Knox Township	0.0% (±63.1 points)
13 (tie)	Lake Ibsen Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
13 (tie)	Leeds Township	0.0% (±86.7 points)
13 (tie)	McClellan Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
13 (tie)	Minco Township	0.0% (±78.4 points)
13 (tie)	Mission Township	0.0% (±8.5 points)
13 (tie)	Pleasant Lake Township	0.0% (±92.0 points)
13 (tie)	Rich Valley Township	0.0% (±65.0 points)
13 (tie)	Riggin Township	0.0% (±67.2 points)
13 (tie)	Rock Township (Benson County)	0.0% (±45.3 points)
13 (tie)	South Viking Township	0.0% (±53.1 points)
13 (tie)	Twin Lake Township	0.0% (±86.7 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 Mission Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mission Township, used by 66.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mission Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Mission Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mission Township have electric heat?

30.2% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in Mission Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission township, Benson County, 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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