How are homes heated in Briley Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Briley Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Briley Township, used by 63.6% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.9% heat with electricity.

1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 63.6% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 3.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.0%

Heating fuel in Briley Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Briley Township	Montmorency County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	63.6% (±7.3 points)	54.7%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.0% (±1.2 points)	1.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.9% (±2.5 points)	6.0%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.5% (±6.7 points)	24.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	9.9% (±3.6 points)	12.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.2% (±1.3 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.1%	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 Briley Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montmorency County (1.3%).

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

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

In Briley Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montmorency County (6.0%).

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 Briley Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Briley Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Briley Township	—	3.9% (±2.5 points)	—
Avery Township	6.4 mi	0.6% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Vienna Township	7.5 mi	3.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Albert Township	9.1 mi	8.9% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hillman Township	9.9 mi	8.8% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Loud Township	9.9 mi	2.7% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lewiston	11 mi	18.1% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Montmorency Township	11 mi	3.0% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Charlton Township	12 mi	5.7% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avery Township, MI (0.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hillman Township, MI (8.8%), Lewiston, MI (18.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Montmorency Township	3.5% (±2.5 points)
2	Rust Township	2.2% (±2.0 points)
3 (tie)	Hillman Township	2.1% (±1.9 points)
3 (tie)	Vienna Township	2.1% (±2.6 points)
5	Briley Township	1.0% (±1.2 points)
6	Loud Township	0.7% (±1.4 points)
7 (tie)	Albert Township	0.0% (±2.1 points)
7 (tie)	Avery Township	0.0% (±9.1 points)

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 Briley Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Briley Township, used by 63.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Briley Township heat with oil?

1.0% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Briley Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Briley Township have electric heat?

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

Sources

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