How are homes heated in Velva, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Velva, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Velva, used by 40.9% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.7% heat with utility gas.

36.7% heat with electricity.

14.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.7% (±1.9 points)
Electricity: 36.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 14.1%

Heating fuel in Velva

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Velva	McHenry County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	1.7% (±1.9 points)	2.3%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	14.1% (±7.7 points)	8.6%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	36.7% (±9.3 points)	40.6%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	40.9% (±9.3 points)	41.8%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±5.9 points)	2.4%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.6% (±4.0 points)	3.3%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.9% (±3.0 points)	1.2%	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 Velva, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McHenry County (8.6%).

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

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

In Velva, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McHenry County (40.6%).

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 Velva

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Velva
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Velva	—	36.7% (±9.3 points)	—
Velva Township	1.3 mi	53.2% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different
Voltaire	4.9 mi	0.0% (±52.0 points)	Not measurably different
Brown Township	5.6 mi	50.0% (±50.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lebanon Township	5.7 mi	0.0% (±59.7 points)	Not measurably different
Sawyer	6.0 mi	10.5% (±8.2 points)	Lower
North Prairie Township	7.1 mi	15.6% (±21.2 points)	Not measurably different
Brillian Township	7.2 mi	69.0% (±52.9 points)	Not measurably different
Sawyer Township	7.2 mi	44.2% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: 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 McHenry County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Odin Township	38.5% (±40.0 points)
4	Lebanon Township	31.6% (±31.5 points)
5	Drake	19.0% (±9.6 points)
6	Towner	17.5% (±8.1 points)
7 (tie)	Bantry Township	14.3% (±21.9 points)
7 (tie)	Riga Township	14.3% (±19.4 points)
9	Velva	14.1% (±7.7 points)
10	Upham	10.3% (±9.2 points)
11	Anamoose	6.2% (±5.1 points)
12	Karlsruhe	5.7% (±9.4 points)
13	Granville	1.7% (±3.4 points)
14 (tie)	Balfour	0.0% (±100.0 points)
14 (tie)	Bergen	0.0% (±100.0 points)

Showing 13 of 52 places in McHenry 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 Velva

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Velva, used by 40.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Velva heat with oil?

14.1% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Velva use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Velva have electric heat?

36.7% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Velva heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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