How are homes heated in New Rockford, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in New Rockford, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Rockford, used by 72.4% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

21.6% heat with electricity.

1.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 72.4% (±7.1 points)
Electricity: 21.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.3%

Heating fuel in New Rockford

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Rockford	Eddy County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	72.4% (±7.1 points)	51.7%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.3% (±1.4 points)	1.9%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	21.6% (±6.9 points)	24.5%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.1% (±3.8 points)	21.4%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.9 points)	0.3%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.6 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 New Rockford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Eddy County (1.9%).

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

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

In New Rockford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Eddy County (24.5%).

It is also lower than in North Dakota (40.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near New Rockford

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Rockford
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Rockford	—	21.6% (±6.9 points)	—
New Rockford Township	4.0 mi	0.0% (±65.0 points)	Not measurably different
Munster Township	4.5 mi	50.0% (±46.5 points)	Not measurably different
Superior Township	4.6 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rosefield Township	5.0 mi	18.6% (±24.9 points)	Not measurably different
Sheldon Township	8.3 mi	29.4% (±39.5 points)	Not measurably different
Fairville Township	8.5 mi	40.0% (±52.1 points)	Not measurably different
Gates Township	9.0 mi	64.7% (±47.4 points)	Not measurably different
Estabrook Township	10 mi	61.7% (±38.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Estabrook Township, ND (61.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Paradise Township	33.3% (±42.0 points)
2	Cherry Lake Township	23.3% (±36.7 points)
3	Freeborn Township	7.0% (±11.4 points)
4	New Rockford	1.3% (±1.4 points)
5 (tie)	Sheyenne	0.0% (±18.0 points)
5 (tie)	Bush Township	0.0% (±54.2 points)
5 (tie)	Colvin Township	0.0% (±69.5 points)
5 (tie)	Eddy Township	0.0% (±61.3 points)
5 (tie)	Gates Township	0.0% (±63.1 points)
5 (tie)	Grandfield Township	0.0% (±67.2 points)

Showing 10 of 19 places in Eddy 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 New Rockford

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Rockford, used by 72.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Rockford heat with oil?

1.3% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in New Rockford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Rockford have electric heat?

21.6% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in New Rockford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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