How are homes heated in Watford City, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Watford City, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Watford City, used by 71.4% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.2% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 26.2% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 71.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Watford City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Watford City	McKenzie County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	26.2% (±7.5 points)	17.4%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.7%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	71.4% (±7.3 points)	60.1%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.4% (±1.8 points)	20.1%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.1%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.9%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.5 points)	0.7%	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 Watford City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McKenzie County (0.7%).

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

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

In Watford City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in McKenzie County (60.1%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Watford City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Watford City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Watford City	—	71.4% (±7.3 points)	—
Arnegard	8.2 mi	20.9% (±21.8 points)	Lower
Alex Township	15 mi	64.4% (±20.9 points)	Not measurably different
Blue Butte Township	16 mi	0.0% (±50.1 points)	Lower
Antelope Creek Township	17 mi	32.7% (±33.7 points)	Lower
Twin Valley Township	17 mi	69.8% (±33.2 points)	Not measurably different
Alexander	18 mi	11.8% (±12.7 points)	Lower
Keene Township	19 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Grail Township	20 mi	0.0% (±24.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arnegard, ND (20.9%), Blue Butte Township, ND (0.0%), Antelope Creek Township, ND (32.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Sioux Township	9.4% (±14.0 points)
2	Arnegard	7.7% (±14.9 points)
3	Yellowstone Township	3.2% (±5.6 points)
4 (tie)	Alexander	0.0% (±17.8 points)
4 (tie)	Watford City	0.0% (±0.9 points)
4 (tie)	Alex Township	0.0% (±17.2 points)
4 (tie)	Antelope Creek Township	0.0% (±34.6 points)
4 (tie)	Blue Butte Township	0.0% (±50.1 points)
4 (tie)	Elm Tree Township	0.0% (±21.3 points)
4 (tie)	Grail Township	0.0% (±24.8 points)
4 (tie)	Hawkeye Township (McKenzie County)	0.0% (±92.0 points)

Showing 11 of 15 places in McKenzie 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 Watford City

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Watford City, used by 71.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Watford City heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Watford City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Watford City have electric heat?

71.4% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Watford City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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