How are homes heated in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County), used by 41.5% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.3% heat with utility gas.

7.7% heat with electricity.

1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
35.3% (±8.0 points)
Electricity
7.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.0%

Heating fuel in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostEvergreen Township (Montcalm County)Montcalm CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas35.3% (±8.0 points)49.1%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.0% (±1.5 points)1.7%0.8%3.9%
Electricity7.7% (±3.6 points)6.7%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)41.5% (±7.9 points)31.8%8.7%4.9%
Wood13.6% (±5.4 points)9.1%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±2.7 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.8% (±0.9 points)0.6%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 Evergreen Township (Montcalm County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montcalm County (1.7%).

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

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

In Evergreen Township (Montcalm County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montcalm County (6.7%).

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 Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)—7.7% (±3.6 points)—
Stanton4.4 mi13.6% (±6.6 points)Not measurably different
Crystal4.5 mi1.7% (±2.0 points)Lower
Bushnell Township5.3 mi2.4% (±2.1 points)Lower
Sidney Township6.0 mi6.3% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Crystal Township (Montcalm County)6.4 mi3.3% (±2.5 points)Lower
Day Township6.7 mi1.1% (±1.6 points)Lower
McBride7.4 mi1.2% (±4.6 points)Lower
Fairplain Township8.5 mi4.4% (±3.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crystal, MI (1.7%), Bushnell Township, MI (2.4%), Crystal Township (Montcalm County), MI (3.3%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
11 (tie)Belvidere Township1.6% (±1.8 points)
11 (tie)Eureka Township1.6% (±2.2 points)
11 (tie)Richland Township (Montcalm County)1.6% (±1.4 points)
11 (tie)Sidney Township1.6% (±1.7 points)
15Crystal Township (Montcalm County)1.3% (±1.4 points)
16 (tie)Cato Township1.0% (±1.8 points)
16 (tie)Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)1.0% (±1.5 points)
18Pine Township0.9% (±1.3 points)
19Reynolds Township0.7% (±0.9 points)
20Home Township (Montcalm County)0.4% (±0.5 points)
21 (tie)Carson City0.0% (±5.2 points)
21 (tie)Greenville0.0% (±0.8 points)
21 (tie)Stanton0.0% (±6.1 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Montcalm County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Evergreen Township (Montcalm County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Sheridan.

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 Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County), used by 41.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County) heat with oil?

1.0% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Evergreen Township (Montcalm County) have electric heat?

7.7% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Evergreen Township (Montcalm 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 Evergreen township, Montcalm County, Michigan (county subdivision:26720, in state:26 county:117).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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