How are homes heated in Valley Township (Barnes County), ND?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Valley Township (Barnes County), used by 57.4% (±18.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.0% heat with utility gas.
2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.0% (±9.7 points)
- Electricity
- 57.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.4%
Heating fuel in Valley Township (Barnes County)
| Fuel used most | Valley Township (Barnes County) | Barnes County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.0% (±9.7 points) | 27.3% | 41.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.4% (±3.3 points) | 4.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 57.4% (±18.5 points) | 46.9% | 40.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.9% (±14.8 points) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.2% (±4.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.5 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 Valley Township (Barnes County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Barnes County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Valley Township (Barnes County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Barnes County (46.9%).
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 Valley Township (Barnes County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township (Barnes County) | — | 57.4% (±18.5 points) | — |
| Valley City | 3.1 mi | 54.1% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Township | 4.4 mi | 54.5% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Getchell Township | 5.3 mi | 70.0% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noltimier Township | 5.5 mi | 26.1% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 7.5 mi | 76.6% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marsh Township | 7.7 mi | 34.8% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oriska | 8.2 mi | 26.1% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
| Cuba Township | 8.8 mi | 23.3% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oriska, ND (26.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Barnes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Norma Township | 15.4% (±26.4 points) |
| 14 | Sibley Trail Township | 13.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 15 | Litchville | 12.6% (±12.4 points) |
| 16 | Fingal | 10.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 17 | Wimbledon | 10.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 18 | Sanborn | 4.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 19 | Valley Township (Barnes County) | 2.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 20 | Valley City | 1.4% (±1.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Dazey | 0.0% (±40.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Leal | 0.0% (±75.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Nome | 0.0% (±51.0 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Oriska | 0.0% (±29.5 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Pillsbury | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Barnes 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 Valley Township (Barnes County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Valley Township (Barnes County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Valley Township (Barnes County), used by 57.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Valley Township (Barnes County) heat with oil?
2.4% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Valley Township (Barnes County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Valley Township (Barnes County) have electric heat?
57.4% (±18.5 points) of occupied homes in Valley Township (Barnes County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Valley township, Barnes County, North Dakota (county subdivision:81080, in state:38 county:003).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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