How are homes heated in Napoleon, ND?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Napoleon, used by 47.7% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.2% heat with utility gas.
37.4% heat with electricity.
10.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.2% (±1.3 points)
- Electricity
- 37.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 10.3%
Heating fuel in Napoleon
| Fuel used most | Napoleon | Logan County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 41.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 10.3% (±4.6 points) | 13.0% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 37.4% (±9.3 points) | 43.0% | 40.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 47.7% (±10.0 points) | 39.6% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±1.9 points) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.5% | 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 Napoleon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Logan County (13.0%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (1.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Napoleon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Logan County (43.0%).
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 Napoleon
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon | — | 37.4% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Glendale Township | 7.0 mi | 20.8% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sealy Township | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Lake Township | 9.5 mi | 0.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bunker Township | 12 mi | 42.9% (±52.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Campbell Township (Emmons County) | 13 mi | 35.3% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manning Township | 15 mi | 0.0% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peace Township | 15 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 16 mi | 0.0% (±78.4 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 Logan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredonia | 54.5% (±38.6 points) |
| 2 | Gackle | 23.9% (±12.7 points) |
| 3 | Glendale Township | 18.8% (±24.7 points) |
| 4 | Napoleon | 10.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gutschmidt Township | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Janke Township | 0.0% (±86.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Red Lake Township | 0.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sealy Township | 0.0% (±67.2 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 Napoleon
What is the most common way to heat a home in Napoleon?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Napoleon, used by 47.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Napoleon heat with oil?
10.3% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Napoleon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Napoleon have electric heat?
37.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Napoleon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Napoleon city, North Dakota (place:55420, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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