How are homes heated in Chums Corner, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Chums Corner, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chums Corner, used by 85.2% (±13.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.7% heat with electricity.

2.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 85.2% (±13.4 points)
Electricity: 7.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.1%

Heating fuel in Chums Corner

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Chums Corner	Grand Traverse County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	85.2% (±13.4 points)	72.7%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.1% (±4.0 points)	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.7% (±11.2 points)	12.0%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.1% (±6.0 points)	11.6%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.7 points)	1.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.4%	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 Chums Corner, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County (0.9%).

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

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

In Chums Corner, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County (12.0%).

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 Chums Corner

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chums Corner
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Chums Corner	—	7.7% (±11.2 points)	—
Garfield Charter Township	3.6 mi	14.7% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Long Lake Township	5.2 mi	10.7% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Green Lake Township	5.2 mi	4.7% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Traverse City	6.0 mi	18.6% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
East Bay Township	7.3 mi	9.7% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County)	8.0 mi	9.8% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Greilickville	8.6 mi	6.9% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Kingsley	9.0 mi	2.3% (±2.0 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.

Chums Corner is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside Blair Township, whose figures include it.

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 Chums Corner

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chums Corner, used by 85.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Chums Corner heat with oil?

2.1% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Chums Corner use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Chums Corner have electric heat?

7.7% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Chums Corner heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chums Corner CDP, 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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