How are homes heated in Sundre Township, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Sundre Township, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sundre Township, used by 49.8% (±14.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.5% heat with utility gas.

36.7% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 11.5% (±10.9 points)
Electricity: 36.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Sundre Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Sundre Township	Ward County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	11.5% (±10.9 points)	56.7%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.7%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	36.7% (±15.0 points)	34.5%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	49.8% (±14.1 points)	6.7%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.8%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.9% (±2.8 points)	0.3%	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 Sundre Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ward County (0.7%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Sundre Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ward County (34.5%).

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 Sundre Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sundre Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Sundre Township	—	36.7% (±15.0 points)	—
Afton Township	5.8 mi	35.6% (±16.6 points)	Not measurably different
New Prairie Township	5.9 mi	17.4% (±11.9 points)	Lower
Willis Township	6.1 mi	38.0% (±26.1 points)	Not measurably different
Minot	6.9 mi	36.5% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Surrey	7.5 mi	11.3% (±4.8 points)	Lower
Nedrose Township	7.8 mi	19.8% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sawyer Township	7.8 mi	44.2% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sawyer	8.2 mi	10.5% (±8.2 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Prairie Township, ND (17.4%), Surrey, ND (11.3%), Sawyer, ND (10.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
14 (tie)	St. Marys Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
14 (tie)	Sauk Prairie Township	0.0% (±78.4 points)
14 (tie)	Sawyer Township	0.0% (±24.8 points)
14 (tie)	Shealy Township	0.0% (±69.5 points)
14 (tie)	Spencer Township	0.0% (±63.1 points)
14 (tie)	Spring Lake Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
14 (tie)	Sundre Township	0.0% (±7.7 points)
14 (tie)	Surrey Township	0.0% (±18.2 points)
14 (tie)	Tolgen Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
14 (tie)	Torning Township	0.0% (±59.7 points)
14 (tie)	Waterford Township	0.0% (±3.9 points)

Showing 11 of 66 places in Ward 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 Sundre Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sundre Township, used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Sundre Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Sundre Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Sundre Township have electric heat?

36.7% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes in Sundre Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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