How are homes heated in Colfax Township (Mecosta County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax Township (Mecosta County), used by 43.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.9% heat with utility gas.

5.1% heat with electricity.

8.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
35.9% (±5.6 points)
Electricity
5.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
8.1%

Heating fuel in Colfax Township (Mecosta County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostColfax Township (Mecosta County)Mecosta CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas35.9% (±5.6 points)48.6%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.8.1% (±3.8 points)2.2%0.8%3.9%
Electricity5.1% (±2.9 points)9.6%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)43.0% (±7.1 points)30.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood6.9% (±3.2 points)6.9%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.2% (±0.5 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.3 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.8% (±0.8 points)1.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.3 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 Colfax Township (Mecosta County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Mecosta County (2.2%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Colfax Township (Mecosta County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mecosta County (9.6%).

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 Colfax Township (Mecosta County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Colfax Township (Mecosta County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Colfax Township (Mecosta County)—5.1% (±2.9 points)—
Big Rapids5.4 mi20.9% (±4.3 points)Higher
Martiny Township5.6 mi5.7% (±2.5 points)Not measurably different
Austin Township (Mecosta County)5.6 mi2.0% (±1.6 points)Not measurably different
Grant Township (Mecosta County)6.0 mi5.0% (±3.7 points)Not measurably different
Big Rapids Charter Township6.2 mi13.1% (±5.1 points)Higher
Stanwood7.7 mi0.0% (±33.6 points)Not measurably different
Canadian Lakes7.8 mi8.3% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
Morton Township8.2 mi7.8% (±3.7 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Rapids, MI (20.9%), Big Rapids Charter Township, MI (13.1%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)12.0% (±10.5 points)
2Colfax Township (Mecosta County)8.1% (±3.8 points)
3Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)7.6% (±3.9 points)
4Green Charter Township5.2% (±5.3 points)
5Grant Township (Mecosta County)4.7% (±4.9 points)
6Martiny Township3.3% (±1.9 points)
7Millbrook Township2.8% (±3.1 points)
8Fork Township1.8% (±2.0 points)

Showing 8 of 17 places in Mecosta 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 Colfax Township (Mecosta County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Colfax Township (Mecosta County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax Township (Mecosta County), used by 43.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Colfax Township (Mecosta County) heat with oil?

8.1% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Colfax Township (Mecosta County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Colfax Township (Mecosta County) have electric heat?

5.1% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Colfax Township (Mecosta 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, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:17160, in state:26 county:107).

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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