How are homes heated in Wilton, ND?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wilton, used by 72.3% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.3% (±14.0 points)
- Electricity
- 25.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Wilton
| Fuel used most | Wilton | McLean County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.3% (±14.0 points) | 42.5% | 41.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.0% (±13.7 points) | 27.4% | 40.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 27.0% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.8% | 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 Wilton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McLean County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Wilton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McLean County (27.4%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (40.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Wilton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | — | 25.0% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Ecklund Township | 4.4 mi | 35.8% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Painted Woods Township | 5.4 mi | 42.2% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grass Lake Township | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson Township | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview Township | 9.9 mi | 40.3% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crofte Township | 10 mi | 18.8% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Estherville Township | 11 mi | 100.0% (±53.1 points) | Higher |
| Ghylin Township | 11 mi | 16.7% (±60.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Estherville Township, ND (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McLean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Mercer | 0.0% (±41.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Riverdale | 0.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Ruso | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Turtle Lake | 0.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Underwood | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washburn | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Wilton | 0.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Amundsville Township | 0.0% (±51.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Andrews Township | 0.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Blackwater Township | 0.0% (±54.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Byersville Township | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Deepwater Township | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Dogden Township | 0.0% (±54.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in McLean 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 Wilton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wilton?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Wilton, used by 72.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wilton heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Wilton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wilton have electric heat?
25.0% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes in Wilton 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 Wilton city, North Dakota (place:86580, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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