How are homes heated in Fork Township, MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fork Township, used by 41.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.3% heat with utility gas.
7.8% heat with electricity.
1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 37.3% (±6.1 points)
- Electricity
- 7.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.8%
Heating fuel in Fork Township
| Fuel used most | Fork Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.3% (±6.1 points) | 48.6% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.8% (±4.1 points) | 9.6% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.5% (±7.3 points) | 30.2% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.4% (±4.4 points) | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 0.7% | 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 Fork Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mecosta County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fork Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mecosta County (9.6%).
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 Fork Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork Township | — | 7.8% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | 5.5 mi | 6.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 5.9 mi | 7.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 6.3 mi | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orient Township | 7.4 mi | 8.9% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Evart Township | 8.1 mi | 4.9% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield Township (Clare County) | 8.1 mi | 5.9% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martiny Township | 8.2 mi | 5.7% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 8.3 mi | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 8.1% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 7.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | Green Charter Township | 5.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 | Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 4.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 | Martiny Township | 3.3% (±1.9 points) |
| 7 | Millbrook Township | 2.8% (±3.1 points) |
| 8 | Fork Township | 1.8% (±2.0 points) |
| 9 | Hinton Township | 1.4% (±1.4 points) |
| 10 | Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 | Morton Township | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 12 | Big Rapids Charter Township | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Mecosta Township | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Fork Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Barryton.
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 Fork Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fork Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fork Township, used by 41.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fork Township heat with oil?
1.8% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Fork Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fork Township have electric heat?
7.8% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Fork Township 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 Fork township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:29680, in state:26 county:107).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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