How are homes heated in Oakes, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Oakes, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Oakes, used by 40.4% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.8% heat with utility gas.

12.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.8% (±4.0 points)
Electricity: 40.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.8%

Heating fuel in Oakes

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Oakes	Dickey County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	3.8% (±4.0 points)	3.0%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.8% (±5.8 points)	7.6%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	40.4% (±7.4 points)	46.1%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.3% (±7.4 points)	37.9%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.2 points)	2.5%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.8% (±3.2 points)	2.2%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.3 points)	0.6%	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 Oakes, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dickey County (7.6%).

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

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

In Oakes, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dickey County (46.1%).

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 Oakes

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Oakes
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Oakes	—	40.4% (±7.4 points)	—
Bear Creek Township	2.0 mi	52.6% (±21.6 points)	Not measurably different
Riverdale Township	5.6 mi	29.4% (±42.6 points)	Not measurably different
Clement Township	5.7 mi	18.2% (±14.9 points)	Lower
Hudson Township	6.5 mi	0.0% (±40.6 points)	Not measurably different
Divide Township	6.7 mi	97.6% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Verner Township	8.0 mi	91.3% (±19.5 points)	Higher
Jackson Township	8.5 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ludden	9.3 mi	38.5% (±41.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clement Township, ND (18.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Divide Township, ND (97.6%), Verner Township, ND (91.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Forbes	15.4% (±27.7 points)
2	Oakes	12.8% (±5.8 points)
3	Ellendale	12.5% (±7.0 points)
4	Wright Township	6.5% (±10.2 points)
5	Fullerton	5.4% (±8.7 points)
6 (tie)	Ludden	0.0% (±72.1 points)
6 (tie)	Monango	0.0% (±100.0 points)
6 (tie)	Ada Township	0.0% (±54.2 points)

Showing 8 of 33 places in Dickey 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 Oakes

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Oakes, used by 40.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Oakes heat with oil?

12.8% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Oakes use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Oakes have electric heat?

40.4% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Oakes heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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