How are homes heated in Blaine Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Blaine Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blaine Township, used by 54.4% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.5% heat with utility gas.

19.9% heat with electricity.

2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.5% (±2.1 points)
Electricity: 19.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.7%

Heating fuel in Blaine Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Blaine Township	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	1.5% (±2.1 points)	41.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.7% (±2.6 points)	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	19.9% (±16.0 points)	9.7%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.4% (±11.7 points)	38.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	18.8% (±7.6 points)	7.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.8 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.4% (±0.7 points)	1.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.3% (±4.0 points)	0.6%	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 Blaine Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benzie County (0.9%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Blaine Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Benzie County (9.7%).

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 Blaine Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Blaine Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Blaine Township	—	19.9% (±16.0 points)	—
Gilmore Township (Benzie County)	3.2 mi	7.5% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Joyfield Township	4.3 mi	4.7% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Elberta	5.5 mi	0.0% (±33.3 points)	Not measurably different
Arcadia Township (Manistee County)	5.5 mi	5.6% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Benzonia	5.9 mi	4.9% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Crystal Lake Township	6.0 mi	6.7% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Pleasanton Township	6.3 mi	6.6% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Frankfort	6.4 mi	16.7% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Joyfield Township	3.5% (±2.6 points)
2	Blaine Township	2.7% (±2.6 points)
3	Weldon Township	2.3% (±2.2 points)
4	Crystal Lake Township	1.8% (±1.8 points)
5	Inland Township	1.4% (±1.6 points)
6	Lake Township (Benzie County)	1.3% (±1.4 points)
7	Colfax Township (Benzie County)	0.9% (±2.0 points)
8	Gilmore Township (Benzie County)	0.7% (±1.1 points)

Showing 8 of 13 places in Benzie 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 Blaine Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blaine Township, used by 54.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Blaine Township heat with oil?

2.7% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Blaine Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Blaine Township have electric heat?

19.9% (±16.0 points) of occupied homes in Blaine Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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