How are homes heated in Charlton Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Charlton Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Charlton Township, used by 40.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.7% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 40.8% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 5.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Charlton Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Charlton Township	Otsego County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	40.8% (±7.3 points)	53.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.5%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.7% (±4.2 points)	13.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.2% (±8.2 points)	23.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	11.8% (±3.5 points)	7.4%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.6% (±2.0 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8% (±1.0 points)	0.9%	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 Charlton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Otsego County (0.5%).

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

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

In Charlton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Otsego County (13.2%).

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 Charlton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Charlton Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Charlton Township	—	5.7% (±4.2 points)	—
Vienna Township	5.5 mi	3.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Chester Township (Otsego County)	6.3 mi	3.9% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Dover Township (Otsego County)	8.8 mi	8.8% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lewiston	9.6 mi	18.1% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Bagley Township	11 mi	4.1% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Albert Township	11 mi	8.9% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Briley Township	12 mi	3.9% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gaylord	13 mi	33.2% (±10.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lewiston, MI (18.1%), Gaylord, MI (33.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Corwith Township	0.9% (±0.9 points)
4	Chester Township (Otsego County)	0.8% (±1.2 points)
5	Livingston Township	0.6% (±0.9 points)
6 (tie)	Bagley Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)
6 (tie)	Elmira Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)
8 (tie)	Gaylord	0.0% (±1.3 points)
8 (tie)	Charlton Township	0.0% (±4.7 points)
8 (tie)	Otsego Lake Township	0.0% (±2.3 points)

Showing 8 of 10 places in Otsego 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 Charlton Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Charlton Township, used by 40.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Charlton Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Charlton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Charlton Township have electric heat?

5.7% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Charlton Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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