How are homes heated in Fairplain Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Fairplain Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fairplain Township, used by 56.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.6% heat with utility gas.

4.4% heat with electricity.

2.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 16.6% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 4.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.8%

Heating fuel in Fairplain Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fairplain Township	Montcalm County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	16.6% (±5.7 points)	49.1%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.8% (±2.0 points)	1.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.4% (±3.5 points)	6.7%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	56.8% (±8.1 points)	31.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	16.1% (±5.2 points)	9.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±1.5 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±1.2 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 Fairplain Township, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Fairplain Township, 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 Fairplain Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fairplain Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fairplain Township	—	4.4% (±3.5 points)	—
Sheridan	4.6 mi	7.7% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Orleans Township	5.5 mi	10.3% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Eureka Township	6.1 mi	2.3% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bushnell Township	6.2 mi	2.4% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sidney Township	6.3 mi	6.3% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Greenville	6.4 mi	13.4% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Belding	6.5 mi	10.0% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ronald Township	7.7 mi	4.6% (±2.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greenville, MI (13.4%).

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Douglass Township	6.9% (±8.1 points)
2	Winfield Township	5.0% (±3.6 points)
3	Bushnell Township	4.0% (±2.6 points)
4	Ferris Township	3.6% (±3.0 points)
5	Day Township	3.2% (±2.8 points)
6	Bloomer Township	2.9% (±1.8 points)
7	Fairplain Township	2.8% (±2.0 points)
8	Montcalm Township	2.7% (±2.8 points)
9	Maple Valley Township (Montcalm County)	2.6% (±1.8 points)
10	Pierson Township	2.3% (±2.6 points)
11 (tie)	Belvidere Township	1.6% (±1.8 points)
11 (tie)	Eureka Township	1.6% (±2.2 points)
11 (tie)	Richland Township (Montcalm County)	1.6% (±1.4 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Montcalm 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 Fairplain Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fairplain Township, used by 56.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fairplain Township heat with oil?

2.8% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Fairplain Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fairplain Township have electric heat?

4.4% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Fairplain Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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