How are homes heated in Ashley, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ashley, used by 85.1% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.7% heat with electricity.
0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 85.1% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 8.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.5%
Heating fuel in Ashley
| Fuel used most | Ashley | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.1% (±8.3 points) | 57.2% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.5% (±1.2 points) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.7% (±7.4 points) | 10.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 22.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.9% (±3.2 points) | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Ashley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Gratiot County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Ashley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Gratiot County (10.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (12.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Ashley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | — | 8.7% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Gratiot County) | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 4.8 mi | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| North Star Township | 5.1 mi | 3.1% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapin Township | 7.1 mi | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsie | 8.0 mi | 7.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duplain Township | 8.3 mi | 6.4% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenbush Township (Clinton County) | 8.7 mi | 8.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Saginaw County) | 8.8 mi | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Gratiot County), MI (1.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Gratiot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breckenridge | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 2 | Ashley | 0.5% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 | Perrinton | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
Ashley lies inside Elba Township (Gratiot County), whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Ashley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ashley?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ashley, used by 85.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ashley heat with oil?
0.5% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Ashley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ashley have electric heat?
8.7% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Ashley 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 Ashley village, Michigan (place:03740, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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