How are homes heated in Colfax Township (Wexford County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax Township (Wexford County), used by 60.2% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.8% heat with utility gas.
3.2% heat with electricity.
0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.8% (±1.6 points)
- Electricity
- 3.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.9%
Heating fuel in Colfax Township (Wexford County)
| Fuel used most | Colfax Township (Wexford County) | Wexford County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 48.8% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.2% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 60.2% (±7.4 points) | 29.3% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 31.3% (±7.2 points) | 10.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.4 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 Colfax Township (Wexford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wexford County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Colfax Township (Wexford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Wexford County (8.2%).
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 (Wexford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township (Wexford County) | — | 3.2% (±2.2 points) | — |
| Antioch Township | 5.4 mi | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
| Greenwood Township (Wexford County) | 5.6 mi | 3.0% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Creek Township (Wexford County) | 6.3 mi | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manton | 6.4 mi | 19.7% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Selma Township | 7.2 mi | 7.2% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Wexford County) | 8.0 mi | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Wexford County) | 8.2 mi | 3.3% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boon Township | 9.0 mi | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Antioch Township, MI (8.6%), Manton, MI (19.7%), Hanover Township (Wexford County), MI (8.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wexford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Liberty Township (Wexford County) | 2.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 | Springville Township | 2.2% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 | Selma Township | 1.9% (±1.8 points) |
| 6 | Hanover Township (Wexford County) | 1.8% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 | Clam Lake Township | 1.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Antioch Township | 0.9% (±1.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Colfax Township (Wexford County) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 10 | Cherry Grove Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Cadillac | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Manton | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Cedar Creek Township (Wexford County) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Greenwood Township (Wexford County) | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Haring Charter Township | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Wexford 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 (Wexford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Colfax Township (Wexford County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colfax Township (Wexford County), used by 60.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Colfax Township (Wexford County) heat with oil?
0.9% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Colfax Township (Wexford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Colfax Township (Wexford County) have electric heat?
3.2% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Colfax Township (Wexford 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, Wexford County, Michigan (county subdivision:17200, in state:26 county:165).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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