How are homes heated in Custer Township (Antrim County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Custer Township (Antrim County), used by 52.8% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.4% heat with utility gas.

17.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
6.4% (±4.2 points)
Electricity
17.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Custer Township (Antrim County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostCuster Township (Antrim County)Antrim CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas6.4% (±4.2 points)41.0%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±6.0 points)0.6%0.8%3.9%
Electricity17.3% (±7.1 points)11.9%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)52.8% (±8.4 points)33.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood17.7% (±5.6 points)9.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel2.9% (±3.5 points)2.5%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used2.9% (±3.3 points)0.8%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 Custer Township (Antrim County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Antrim County (0.6%).

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

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

In Custer Township (Antrim County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Antrim County (11.9%).

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 Custer Township (Antrim County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Custer Township (Antrim County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Custer Township (Antrim County)—17.3% (±7.1 points)—
Mancelona4.8 mi11.3% (±6.1 points)Not measurably different
Helena Township5.3 mi14.7% (±6.5 points)Not measurably different
Rapid River Township5.4 mi8.2% (±4.9 points)Lower
Bellaire5.6 mi16.4% (±7.5 points)Not measurably different
Kearney Township7.1 mi18.7% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
Rapid City7.5 mi9.0% (±5.7 points)Not measurably different
Forest Home Township7.8 mi12.7% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different
Clearwater Township8.0 mi6.8% (±3.7 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rapid River Township, MI (8.2%), Clearwater Township, MI (6.8%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
4Milton Township (Antrim County)1.3% (±1.2 points)
5Banks Township1.1% (±1.1 points)
6Warner Township0.6% (±1.8 points)
7Helena Township0.4% (±0.8 points)
8 (tie)Central Lake Township0.0% (±3.0 points)
8 (tie)Chestonia Township0.0% (±12.3 points)
8 (tie)Custer Township (Antrim County)0.0% (±6.0 points)
8 (tie)Elk Rapids Township0.0% (±2.1 points)
8 (tie)Forest Home Township0.0% (±3.4 points)
8 (tie)Kearney Township0.0% (±3.2 points)
8 (tie)Mancelona Township0.0% (±1.6 points)
8 (tie)Torch Lake Township (Antrim County)0.0% (±4.4 points)

Showing 12 of 15 places in Antrim 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 Custer Township (Antrim County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Custer Township (Antrim County), used by 52.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Custer Township (Antrim County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Custer Township (Antrim County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Custer Township (Antrim County) have electric heat?

17.3% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Custer Township (Antrim 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 Custer township, Antrim County, Michigan (county subdivision:19400, in state:26 county:009).

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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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