How are homes heated in Emerson Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Emerson Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Emerson Township, used by 64.3% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.4% heat with utility gas.

8.8% heat with electricity.

5.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 10.4% (±4.3 points)
Electricity: 8.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.2%

Heating fuel in Emerson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Emerson Township	Gratiot County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	10.4% (±4.3 points)	57.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.2% (±3.2 points)	2.1%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	8.8% (±3.8 points)	10.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	64.3% (±7.4 points)	22.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	6.7% (±5.9 points)	5.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.7 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.6% (±0.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.0% (±4.1 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.7 points)	0.2%	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 Emerson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gratiot County (2.1%).

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

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

In Emerson Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Gratiot County (10.9%).

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 Emerson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Emerson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Emerson Township	—	8.8% (±3.8 points)	—
Ithaca	4.4 mi	17.2% (±6.9 points)	Higher
Breckenridge	5.7 mi	11.0% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lafayette Township	5.9 mi	3.0% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Bethany Township	6.1 mi	3.7% (±3.0 points)	Lower
St. Louis	6.1 mi	11.4% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
North Star Township	6.5 mi	3.1% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Alma	6.6 mi	22.5% (±5.2 points)	Higher
Arcada Township	7.0 mi	5.1% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lafayette Township, MI (3.0%), Bethany Township, MI (3.7%), North Star Township, MI (3.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ithaca, MI (17.2%), Alma, MI (22.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Lafayette Township	8.7% (±6.3 points)
2	Bethany Township	7.9% (±4.6 points)
3	Washington Township (Gratiot County)	6.9% (±4.4 points)
4	New Haven Township (Gratiot County)	6.5% (±3.6 points)
5	Emerson Township	5.2% (±3.2 points)
6 (tie)	Hamilton Township (Gratiot County)	4.4% (±6.5 points)
6 (tie)	Newark Township	4.4% (±3.1 points)
8	North Shade Township	3.8% (±3.0 points)
9	Seville Township	3.5% (±2.8 points)
10	Wheeler Township	3.4% (±2.8 points)
11	Arcada Township	2.9% (±1.9 points)

Showing 11 of 19 places in Gratiot 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 Emerson Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Emerson Township, used by 64.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Emerson Township heat with oil?

5.2% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Emerson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Emerson Township have electric heat?

8.8% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Emerson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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