How are homes heated in Clam Union Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Clam Union Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clam Union Township, used by 38.6% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.8% heat with electricity.

3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.6% (±10.4 points)
Electricity: 6.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.3%

Heating fuel in Clam Union Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Clam Union Township	Missaukee County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	38.6% (±10.4 points)	31.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.3% (±2.1 points)	2.1%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	6.8% (±4.6 points)	4.6%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.4% (±10.4 points)	43.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.1% (±5.1 points)	16.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.0 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.9 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 Clam Union Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Missaukee County (2.1%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Clam Union Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Missaukee County (4.6%).

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 Clam Union Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Clam Union Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Clam Union Township	—	6.8% (±4.6 points)	—
Winterfield Township	5.2 mi	1.5% (±2.2 points)	Lower
Riverside Township	5.5 mi	1.2% (±1.2 points)	Lower
Holland Township	5.7 mi	0.0% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different
Aetna Township (Missaukee County)	6.1 mi	2.6% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Reeder Township	8.0 mi	7.5% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Marion Township (Osceola County)	8.5 mi	9.9% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Butterfield Township	8.6 mi	2.6% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
McBain	9.2 mi	11.8% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winterfield Township, MI (1.5%), Riverside Township, MI (1.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Pioneer Township	6.4% (±4.4 points)
2	Aetna Township (Missaukee County)	4.8% (±2.9 points)
3	Holland Township	4.4% (±3.8 points)
4	Butterfield Township	4.1% (±2.8 points)
5	West Branch Township (Missaukee County)	4.0% (±3.5 points)
6	Riverside Township	3.9% (±2.4 points)
7	Clam Union Township	3.3% (±2.1 points)
8	McBain	2.5% (±3.7 points)
9	Lake Township (Missaukee County)	2.1% (±2.1 points)
10 (tie)	Bloomfield Township (Missaukee County)	1.1% (±1.3 points)
10 (tie)	Caldwell Township	1.1% (±1.6 points)
10 (tie)	Norwich Township (Missaukee County)	1.1% (±1.5 points)
13	Richland Township (Missaukee County)	1.0% (±0.9 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Missaukee 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 Clam Union Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clam Union Township, used by 38.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Clam Union Township heat with oil?

3.3% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Clam Union Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Clam Union Township have electric heat?

6.8% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Clam Union Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clam Union township, Missaukee 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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