How are homes heated in Echo Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Echo Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Echo Township, used by 64.8% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.8% heat with utility gas.

5.9% heat with electricity.

2.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.8% (±4.6 points)
Electricity: 5.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.8%

Heating fuel in Echo Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Echo Township	Antrim County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	3.8% (±4.6 points)	41.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.8% (±2.1 points)	0.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.9% (±4.0 points)	11.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	64.8% (±7.7 points)	33.6%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	20.0% (±4.8 points)	9.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.8% (±3.2 points)	2.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.8 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 Echo Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in 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 Echo Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Antrim County (11.9%).

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 Echo Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Echo Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Echo Township	—	5.9% (±4.0 points)	—
East Jordan	4.8 mi	12.5% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Central Lake	5.2 mi	10.2% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
South Arm Township	5.5 mi	3.2% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Jordan Township	5.8 mi	6.8% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Central Lake Township	6.1 mi	12.3% (±4.5 points)	Higher
Kearney Township	6.1 mi	18.7% (±4.7 points)	Higher
Ellsworth	7.1 mi	2.5% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Bellaire	8.2 mi	16.4% (±7.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Jordan, MI (12.5%), Central Lake Township, MI (12.3%), Kearney Township, MI (18.7%).

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Star Township	7.8% (±7.9 points)
2	Echo Township	2.8% (±2.1 points)
3	Jordan Township	1.4% (±1.2 points)
4	Milton Township (Antrim County)	1.3% (±1.2 points)
5	Banks Township	1.1% (±1.1 points)
6	Warner Township	0.6% (±1.8 points)
7	Helena Township	0.4% (±0.8 points)
8 (tie)	Central Lake Township	0.0% (±3.0 points)

Showing 8 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 Echo Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Echo Township, used by 64.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Echo Township heat with oil?

2.8% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Echo Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Echo Township have electric heat?

5.9% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Echo Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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