How are homes heated in Clarence Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Clarence Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clarence Township, used by 38.2% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.6% heat with electricity.

8.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.2% (±9.0 points)
Electricity: 5.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.0%

Heating fuel in Clarence Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Clarence Township	Calhoun County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	38.2% (±9.0 points)	74.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.0% (±8.0 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.6% (±3.5 points)	9.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	27.5% (±7.6 points)	9.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	10.4% (±5.4 points)	2.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	8.8% (±9.3 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4% (±1.2 points)	0.3%	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 Clarence Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Calhoun County (1.2%).

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

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

In Clarence Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Calhoun County (9.9%).

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 Clarence Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Clarence Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Clarence Township	—	5.6% (±3.5 points)	—
Springport	4.1 mi	8.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lee Township (Calhoun County)	4.7 mi	3.2% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Sheridan Township (Calhoun County)	5.0 mi	3.1% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Springport Township	6.4 mi	6.5% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Brookfield Township (Eaton County)	6.8 mi	4.7% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Marengo Township	7.5 mi	8.9% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Parma Township	8.1 mi	4.2% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hamlin Township (Eaton County)	8.4 mi	4.3% (±2.8 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 Calhoun County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Convis Township	10.8% (±4.9 points)
2	Lee Township (Calhoun County)	9.7% (±6.6 points)
3	Clarendon Township	9.6% (±6.6 points)
4	Eckford Township	8.6% (±5.2 points)
5	Clarence Township	8.0% (±8.0 points)
6	Fredonia Township	6.6% (±3.5 points)
7	Marengo Township	6.2% (±3.4 points)
8	Tekonsha Township	5.0% (±2.3 points)
9	Albion Township	4.3% (±3.0 points)
10	Leroy Township (Calhoun County)	3.3% (±3.9 points)
11	Athens Township	3.1% (±1.8 points)

Showing 11 of 23 places in Calhoun 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 Clarence Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Clarence Township, used by 38.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Clarence Township heat with oil?

8.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Clarence Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Clarence Township have electric heat?

5.6% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Clarence Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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