How are homes heated in Charlevoix, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Charlevoix, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Charlevoix, used by 86.7% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 86.7% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 8.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Charlevoix

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Charlevoix	Charlevoix County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	86.7% (±6.2 points)	53.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±2.3 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	8.5% (±4.1 points)	10.8%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.8% (±1.8 points)	23.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.3 points)	7.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.5% (±4.2 points)	2.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±1.2 points)	0.8%	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 Charlevoix, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (1.2%).

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

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

In Charlevoix, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (10.8%).

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 Charlevoix

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Charlevoix
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Charlevoix	—	8.5% (±4.1 points)	—
Charlevoix Township	1.2 mi	6.4% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Marion Township (Charlevoix County)	4.4 mi	12.3% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)	5.3 mi	12.6% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Norwood Township	6.0 mi	2.9% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Eveline Township	6.5 mi	8.7% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bay Township	10 mi	2.8% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Ellsworth	10 mi	2.5% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Banks Township	10 mi	8.5% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norwood Township, MI (2.9%), Bay Township, MI (2.8%), Ellsworth, MI (2.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Boyne City	1.0% (±1.5 points)
9	South Arm Township	0.8% (±1.2 points)
10 (tie)	Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)	0.6% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)	Norwood Township	0.6% (±1.3 points)
12 (tie)	Charlevoix Township	0.5% (±0.6 points)
12 (tie)	Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)	0.5% (±0.7 points)
14 (tie)	Charlevoix	0.0% (±2.3 points)
14 (tie)	East Jordan	0.0% (±3.1 points)
14 (tie)	Bay Township	0.0% (±5.1 points)
14 (tie)	Boyne Valley Township	0.0% (±4.7 points)
14 (tie)	Hudson Township (Charlevoix County)	0.0% (±9.1 points)

Showing 11 of 18 places in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Charlevoix, used by 86.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Charlevoix heat with oil?

0.0% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Charlevoix use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Charlevoix have electric heat?

8.5% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Charlevoix heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlevoix city, 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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