How are homes heated in Rugby, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Rugby, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rugby, used by 48.7% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.1% heat with utility gas.

8.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 8.1% (±4.2 points)
Electricity: 48.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.5%

Heating fuel in Rugby

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Rugby	Pierce County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	8.1% (±4.2 points)	8.1%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.5% (±3.0 points)	7.8%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	48.7% (±7.4 points)	48.9%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	31.4% (±7.7 points)	31.4%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±0.6 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.8%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.7% (±2.2 points)	2.4%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.4%	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 Rugby, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pierce County (7.8%).

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

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

In Rugby, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pierce County (48.9%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Rugby

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rugby
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Rugby	—	48.7% (±7.4 points)	—
Torgerson Township	5.2 mi	50.9% (±42.4 points)	Not measurably different
Meyer Township	5.4 mi	46.2% (±53.8 points)	Not measurably different
Tuscarora Township	8.9 mi	36.2% (±39.3 points)	Not measurably different
Ness Township	9.5 mi	100.0% (±78.4 points)	Not measurably different
Pleasant Lake Township	11 mi	50.0% (±50.0 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township	13 mi	46.8% (±39.9 points)	Not measurably different
Knox	14 mi	57.1% (±57.1 points)	Not measurably different
Balta	14 mi	56.7% (±28.2 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 Pierce County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rush Lake Township	100.0% (±100.0 points)
2	Wolford	25.0% (±34.3 points)
3	Balta	16.7% (±24.7 points)
4	Hagel Township	11.6% (±21.0 points)
5	Rugby	8.5% (±3.0 points)
6	White Township	3.2% (±7.9 points)
7 (tie)	Alexanter Township	0.0% (±54.2 points)
7 (tie)	Antelope Lake Township	0.0% (±52.0 points)
7 (tie)	Elling Township	0.0% (±92.0 points)
7 (tie)	Elverum Township	0.0% (±61.3 points)
7 (tie)	Jefferson Township	0.0% (±37.9 points)

Showing 11 of 15 places in Pierce 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 Rugby

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rugby, used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Rugby heat with oil?

8.5% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Rugby use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Rugby have electric heat?

48.7% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Rugby heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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