How are homes heated in Williston Township, ND?

Name: Heating fuel in Williston Township, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Williston Township, used by 65.6% (±27.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.8% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.8% (±16.8 points)
Electricity: 65.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Williston Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Williston Township	Williams County	North Dakota	United States
Utility gas	14.8% (±16.8 points)	41.8%	41.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.9 points)	1.4%	1.9%	3.9%
Electricity	65.6% (±27.5 points)	42.7%	40.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	19.6% (±18.6 points)	11.1%	13.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±4.9 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.9 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.9 points)	1.4%	1.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.9 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 Williston Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Williams County (1.4%).

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

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

In Williston Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Williams County (42.7%).

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 Williston Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Williston Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Williston Township	—	65.6% (±27.5 points)	—
Williston	2.4 mi	44.1% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Judson Township	4.6 mi	51.5% (±33.5 points)	Not measurably different
Missouri Ridge Township	4.7 mi	82.7% (±21.1 points)	Not measurably different
Trenton Township	8.9 mi	14.9% (±10.6 points)	Lower
Pherrin Township	9.2 mi	31.9% (±20.2 points)	Not measurably different
Stony Creek Township	10 mi	23.1% (±17.7 points)	Lower
Tri Township	11 mi	61.2% (±25.3 points)	Not measurably different
Springbrook	12 mi	25.0% (±47.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Trenton Township, ND (14.9%), Stony Creek Township, ND (23.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3 (tie)	Tioga Township	0.0% (±52.0 points)
3 (tie)	Trenton Township	0.0% (±11.0 points)
3 (tie)	Truax Township	0.0% (±26.3 points)
3 (tie)	Twelve Mile Township	0.0% (±42.8 points)
3 (tie)	View Township	0.0% (±37.9 points)
3 (tie)	West Bank Township	0.0% (±72.1 points)
3 (tie)	Williston Township	0.0% (±4.9 points)
3 (tie)	Winner Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)

Showing 8 of 46 places in Williams 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 Williston Township

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Williston Township, used by 65.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Williston Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Williston Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Williston Township have electric heat?

65.6% (±27.5 points) of occupied homes in Williston Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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