How are homes heated in Elmira Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Elmira Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elmira Township, used by 42.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.5% heat with utility gas.

4.6% heat with electricity.

0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 30.5% (±6.6 points)
Electricity: 4.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.4%

Heating fuel in Elmira Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elmira Township	Otsego County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	30.5% (±6.6 points)	53.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.5%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.6% (±3.2 points)	13.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.0% (±7.2 points)	23.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	17.2% (±6.6 points)	7.4%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.4% (±2.2 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±1.1 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.2% (±3.6 points)	0.9%	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 Elmira Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Otsego County (0.5%).

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

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

In Elmira Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Otsego County (13.2%).

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 Elmira Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elmira Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elmira Township	—	4.6% (±3.2 points)	—
Hudson Township (Charlevoix County)	5.4 mi	8.6% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Livingston Township	5.9 mi	14.3% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Boyne Valley Township	6.0 mi	14.4% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Warner Township	6.6 mi	7.0% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Gaylord	7.0 mi	33.2% (±10.1 points)	Higher
Vanderbilt	7.8 mi	6.9% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Boyne Falls	8.4 mi	15.9% (±10.5 points)	Higher
Star Township	9.1 mi	6.5% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Livingston Township, MI (14.3%), Boyne Valley Township, MI (14.4%), Gaylord, MI (33.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Dover Township (Otsego County)	2.9% (±3.8 points)
2	Hayes Township (Otsego County)	1.6% (±1.8 points)
3	Corwith Township	0.9% (±0.9 points)
4	Chester Township (Otsego County)	0.8% (±1.2 points)
5	Livingston Township	0.6% (±0.9 points)
6 (tie)	Bagley Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)
6 (tie)	Elmira Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)
8 (tie)	Gaylord	0.0% (±1.3 points)
8 (tie)	Charlton Township	0.0% (±4.7 points)
8 (tie)	Otsego Lake Township	0.0% (±2.3 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 Elmira Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elmira Township, used by 42.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elmira Township heat with oil?

0.4% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Elmira Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elmira Township have electric heat?

4.6% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Elmira Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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