How are homes heated in Claybanks Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Claybanks Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Claybanks Township, used by 60.1% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.3% heat with utility gas.

8.0% heat with electricity.

4.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.3% (±1.2 points)
Electricity: 8.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.6%

Heating fuel in Claybanks Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Claybanks Township	Oceana County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	0.3% (±1.2 points)	31.1%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.6% (±3.1 points)	4.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	8.0% (±5.2 points)	10.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	60.1% (±8.1 points)	36.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	19.3% (±5.6 points)	11.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.6% (±0.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.8 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.5% (±3.3 points)	4.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5% (±1.6 points)	0.7%	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 Claybanks Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Oceana County (4.6%).

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

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

In Claybanks Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Oceana County (10.9%).

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 Claybanks Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Claybanks Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Claybanks Township	—	8.0% (±5.2 points)	—
Rothbury	3.9 mi	1.9% (±2.5 points)	Lower
Grant Township (Oceana County)	5.0 mi	11.8% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
New Era	5.2 mi	5.5% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Benona Township	5.7 mi	16.1% (±4.1 points)	Higher
White River Township	6.7 mi	11.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Shelby	7.2 mi	13.2% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Montague Township	7.5 mi	10.0% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Shelby Township	8.0 mi	9.3% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rothbury, MI (1.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Benona Township, MI (16.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Leavitt Township	6.3% (±4.5 points)
5	Colfax Township (Oceana County)	5.9% (±6.9 points)
6 (tie)	Golden Township	5.8% (±3.5 points)
6 (tie)	Weare Township	5.8% (±3.2 points)
8	Grant Township (Oceana County)	5.2% (±3.0 points)
9	Greenwood Township (Oceana County)	4.7% (±3.8 points)
10	Claybanks Township	4.6% (±3.1 points)
11	Shelby Township	4.3% (±3.0 points)
12	Newfield Township	2.9% (±1.8 points)
13	Ferry Township	2.2% (±1.9 points)
14	Crystal Township (Oceana County)	1.8% (±2.7 points)
15	Otto Township	1.3% (±1.5 points)
16	Hart	0.3% (±0.5 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Oceana 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 Claybanks Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Claybanks Township, used by 60.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Claybanks Township heat with oil?

4.6% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Claybanks Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Claybanks Township have electric heat?

8.0% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Claybanks Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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