How are homes heated in Caledonia Township (Alcona County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Caledonia Township (Alcona County), used by 69.4% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.3% heat with electricity.
0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.4% (±7.5 points)
- Electricity
- 4.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.6%
Heating fuel in Caledonia Township (Alcona County)
| Fuel used most | Caledonia Township (Alcona County) | Alcona County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.4% (±7.5 points) | 36.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | 5.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.6% (±8.4 points) | 35.0% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.1% (±3.4 points) | 17.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 3.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.5% | 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 Caledonia Township (Alcona County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Alcona County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Caledonia Township (Alcona County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Alcona County (5.9%).
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 Caledonia Township (Alcona County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Township (Alcona County) | — | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Ossineke Township | 4.2 mi | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alcona Township | 8.2 mi | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawes Township | 9.5 mi | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sanborn Township | 10 mi | 7.4% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ossineke | 11 mi | 7.1% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchell Township | 12 mi | 10.2% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson Township (Alpena County) | 13 mi | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millen Township | 13 mi | 4.5% (±3.0 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 Alcona County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Harrisville Township | 2.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 3 | Mikado Township | 2.5% (±2.1 points) |
| 4 | Haynes Township | 1.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 | Gustin Township | 1.5% (±1.4 points) |
| 6 | Curtis Township | 1.4% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 | Mitchell Township | 0.8% (±1.2 points) |
| 8 | Caledonia Township (Alcona County) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 9 | Hawes Township | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Harrisville | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Greenbush Township (Alcona County) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Millen Township | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Alcona 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 Caledonia Township (Alcona County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Caledonia Township (Alcona County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Caledonia Township (Alcona County), used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Caledonia Township (Alcona County) heat with oil?
0.6% (±0.8 points) of occupied homes in Caledonia Township (Alcona County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Caledonia Township (Alcona County) have electric heat?
4.3% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Caledonia Township (Alcona County) 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 Caledonia township, Alcona County, Michigan (county subdivision:12460, in state:26 county:001).
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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