How are homes heated in Colfax Township (Benzie County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax Township (Benzie County), used by 62.8% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.9% heat with utility gas.
15.1% heat with electricity.
0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.9% (±3.4 points)
- Electricity
- 15.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.9%
Heating fuel in Colfax Township (Benzie County)
| Fuel used most | Colfax Township (Benzie County) | Benzie County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.9% (±3.4 points) | 41.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.9% (±2.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.1% (±12.4 points) | 9.7% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 62.8% (±10.6 points) | 38.0% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.8% (±4.5 points) | 7.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.7% (±3.7 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% (±2.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Colfax Township (Benzie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benzie County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Colfax Township (Benzie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Benzie County (9.7%).
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 Colfax Township (Benzie County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township (Benzie County) | — | 15.1% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | 4.6 mi | 8.2% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompsonville | 4.6 mi | 15.7% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleon Township | 5.9 mi | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Copemish | 6.0 mi | 2.0% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Inland Township | 6.2 mi | 7.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weldon Township | 7.2 mi | 14.7% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wexford Township | 7.5 mi | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Lake Township | 8.1 mi | 4.7% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Copemish, MI (2.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Benzie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joyfield Township | 3.5% (±2.6 points) |
| 2 | Blaine Township | 2.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Weldon Township | 2.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 4 | Crystal Lake Township | 1.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 | Inland Township | 1.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 6 | Lake Township (Benzie County) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) |
| 7 | Colfax Township (Benzie County) | 0.9% (±2.0 points) |
| 8 | Gilmore Township (Benzie County) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Benzonia Township | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Platte Township | 0.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 11 | Homestead Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Frankfort | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Almira Township | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
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 Colfax Township (Benzie County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Colfax Township (Benzie County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax Township (Benzie County), used by 62.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Colfax Township (Benzie County) heat with oil?
0.9% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Colfax Township (Benzie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Colfax Township (Benzie County) have electric heat?
15.1% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Colfax Township (Benzie County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Colfax township, Benzie County, Michigan (county subdivision:17120, in state:26 county:019).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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