How are homes heated in Tatman Township, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Tatman Township, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Tatman Township, used by 49.6% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.0% heat with electricity.

2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 49.6% (±11.1 points)
Electricity: 45.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.2%

Heating fuel in Tatman Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Tatman Township	Ward County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	49.6% (±11.1 points)	56.7%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.2% (±3.5 points)	0.7%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	45.0% (±12.2 points)	34.5%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.2% (±2.4 points)	6.7%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.8%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.1 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 Tatman 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 Tatman 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 Tatman Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Tatman Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Tatman Township	—	45.0% (±12.2 points)	—
Minot AFB	3.8 mi	36.2% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Waterford Township	6.1 mi	23.9% (±10.8 points)	Lower
Ensign Township	6.1 mi	18.2% (±24.9 points)	Not measurably different
McKinley Township	6.2 mi	8.2% (±20.8 points)	Lower
Margaret Township	6.4 mi	62.2% (±29.4 points)	Not measurably different
Eureka Township	7.0 mi	24.1% (±28.2 points)	Not measurably different
Glenburn	7.1 mi	35.9% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Prescott Township	8.5 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waterford Township, ND (23.9%), McKinley Township, ND (8.2%).

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
4	Donnybrook	10.5% (±10.8 points)
5	Newman Township	5.4% (±16.1 points)
6	Sawyer	4.8% (±5.8 points)
7	Willis Township	4.0% (±7.7 points)
8	Carpio	3.8% (±7.5 points)
9	Kenmare	2.5% (±2.5 points)
10	Tatman Township	2.2% (±3.5 points)
11	Minot AFB	1.3% (±2.0 points)
12	Minot	0.6% (±0.6 points)
13	Surrey	0.5% (±0.8 points)
14 (tie)	Berthold	0.0% (±12.9 points)
14 (tie)	Burlington	0.0% (±5.5 points)
14 (tie)	Des Lacs	0.0% (±26.3 points)

Showing 13 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 Tatman Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Tatman Township, used by 49.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Tatman Township heat with oil?

2.2% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Tatman Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Tatman Township have electric heat?

45.0% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Tatman Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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