How are homes heated in Alcona Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Alcona Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Alcona Township, used by 56.6% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.8% heat with electricity.

5.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 56.6% (±7.7 points)
Electricity: 3.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.4%

Heating fuel in Alcona Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Alcona Township	Alcona County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	56.6% (±7.7 points)	36.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.4% (±4.0 points)	1.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.8% (±3.1 points)	5.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	16.4% (±4.9 points)	35.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	14.1% (±5.0 points)	17.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.9% (±1.7 points)	3.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.7% (±1.4 points)	0.5%	0.5%	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 Alcona Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Alcona County (1.6%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Alcona Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Alcona County (5.9%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (12.1%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Alcona Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Alcona Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Alcona Township	—	3.8% (±3.1 points)	—
Sanborn Township	6.2 mi	7.4% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hawes Township	7.0 mi	1.7% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Ossineke	7.1 mi	7.1% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Haynes Township	7.5 mi	3.3% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Caledonia Township (Alcona County)	8.2 mi	4.3% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lincoln	8.6 mi	27.6% (±10.9 points)	Higher
Gustin Township	11 mi	10.1% (±5.0 points)	Higher
Ossineke Township	12 mi	3.4% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln, MI (27.6%), Gustin Township, MI (10.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Alcona Township	5.4% (±4.0 points)
2	Harrisville Township	2.6% (±1.6 points)
3	Mikado Township	2.5% (±2.1 points)
4	Haynes Township	1.8% (±1.8 points)
5	Gustin Township	1.5% (±1.4 points)
6	Curtis Township	1.4% (±1.1 points)
7	Mitchell Township	0.8% (±1.2 points)

Showing 7 of 12 places in Alcona 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 Alcona Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Alcona Township, used by 56.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Alcona Township heat with oil?

5.4% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Alcona Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Alcona Township have electric heat?

3.8% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Alcona Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alcona township, Alcona County, Michigan

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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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