How are homes heated in Arbela Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Arbela Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Arbela Township, used by 54.2% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.3% heat with utility gas.

3.9% heat with electricity.

7.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 22.3% (±5.5 points)
Electricity: 3.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.8%

Heating fuel in Arbela Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Arbela Township	Tuscola County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	22.3% (±5.5 points)	45.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.8% (±3.0 points)	3.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.9% (±2.5 points)	8.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.2% (±6.8 points)	35.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	11.3% (±4.9 points)	5.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.8 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.7%	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 Arbela Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Tuscola County (3.3%).

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

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

In Arbela Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Tuscola County (8.4%).

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 Arbela Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Arbela Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Arbela Township	—	3.9% (±2.5 points)	—
Millington	5.8 mi	7.7% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Tuscola Township	5.9 mi	7.3% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Birch Run Township	6.1 mi	12.5% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Millington Township	6.2 mi	4.7% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Thetford Township	6.4 mi	6.5% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Frankenmuth	6.9 mi	18.9% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Birch Run	7.7 mi	29.5% (±8.3 points)	Higher
Clio	7.7 mi	18.1% (±7.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Birch Run Township, MI (12.5%), Frankenmuth, MI (18.9%), Birch Run, MI (29.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Arbela Township	7.8% (±3.0 points)
2	Novesta Township	7.6% (±3.5 points)
3	Watertown Township (Tuscola County)	7.2% (±4.6 points)
4	Kingston Township	6.9% (±3.8 points)
5	Elmwood Township	6.5% (±3.8 points)
6 (tie)	Ellington Township	6.1% (±4.1 points)
6 (tie)	Koylton Township	6.1% (±3.5 points)

Showing 7 of 25 places in Tuscola 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 Arbela Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Arbela Township, used by 54.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Arbela Township heat with oil?

7.8% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Arbela Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Arbela Township have electric heat?

3.9% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Arbela Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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