How are homes heated in Athens Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Athens Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Athens Township, used by 56.6% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.2% heat with electricity.

3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 56.6% (±9.0 points)
Electricity: 4.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.1%

Heating fuel in Athens Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Athens Township	Calhoun County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	56.6% (±9.0 points)	74.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.1% (±1.8 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.2% (±2.4 points)	9.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	22.0% (±6.1 points)	9.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	10.8% (±5.5 points)	2.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.3% (±5.1 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.3%	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 Athens Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Calhoun County (1.2%).

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

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

In Athens Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Calhoun County (9.9%).

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 Athens Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Athens Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Athens Township	—	4.2% (±2.4 points)	—
Leroy Township (Calhoun County)	5.2 mi	5.8% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sherwood Township	5.7 mi	7.7% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Wakeshma Township	6.0 mi	4.1% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Burlington Township (Calhoun County)	6.0 mi	9.2% (±4.1 points)	Higher
Union City	6.1 mi	16.0% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Newton Township (Calhoun County)	7.8 mi	3.3% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Burlington	8.2 mi	13.4% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sherwood	8.3 mi	20.8% (±20.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlington Township (Calhoun County), MI (9.2%), Union City, MI (16.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Clarence Township	8.0% (±8.0 points)
6	Fredonia Township	6.6% (±3.5 points)
7	Marengo Township	6.2% (±3.4 points)
8	Tekonsha Township	5.0% (±2.3 points)
9	Albion Township	4.3% (±3.0 points)
10	Leroy Township (Calhoun County)	3.3% (±3.9 points)
11	Athens Township	3.1% (±1.8 points)
12	Burlington Township (Calhoun County)	2.0% (±1.4 points)
13	Sheridan Township (Calhoun County)	1.5% (±1.4 points)
14	Newton Township (Calhoun County)	1.2% (±1.3 points)
15	Bedford Charter Township	0.8% (±0.8 points)
16	Emmett Charter Township	0.7% (±0.8 points)
17 (tie)	Albion	0.5% (±0.7 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Calhoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Athens Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Athens.

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 Athens Township

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

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

How many homes in Athens Township heat with oil?

3.1% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Athens Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Athens Township have electric heat?

4.2% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Athens Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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