How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Clare County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Clare County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Clare County), used by 52.6% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.4% heat with utility gas.

2.9% heat with electricity.

3.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 10.4% (±3.8 points)
Electricity: 2.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.2%

Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Clare County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Franklin Township (Clare County)	Clare County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	10.4% (±3.8 points)	38.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.2% (±3.4 points)	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	2.9% (±2.8 points)	7.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	52.6% (±10.5 points)	38.4%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	20.1% (±6.4 points)	11.6%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	10.4% (±9.9 points)	2.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±1.2 points)	0.8%	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 Franklin Township (Clare County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clare County (0.9%).

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

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

In Franklin Township (Clare County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clare County (7.3%).

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 Franklin Township (Clare County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin Township (Clare County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Franklin Township (Clare County)	—	2.9% (±2.8 points)	—
Sherman Township (Gladwin County)	6.0 mi	7.4% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hamilton Township (Clare County)	6.0 mi	6.0% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Frost Township	6.3 mi	1.9% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hayes Township (Clare County)	8.0 mi	6.6% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Sage Township	8.0 mi	3.5% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Roscommon Township	8.6 mi	3.7% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Harrison	11 mi	10.6% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Denton Township	11 mi	9.9% (±4.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harrison, MI (10.6%), Denton Township, MI (9.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Hatton Township	3.5% (±3.0 points)
2	Franklin Township (Clare County)	3.2% (±3.4 points)
3	Arthur Township	2.9% (±4.8 points)
4	Greenwood Township (Clare County)	2.7% (±3.3 points)
5	Frost Township	2.1% (±2.0 points)
6	Redding Township	2.0% (±2.9 points)
7	Garfield Township (Clare County)	1.1% (±1.2 points)
8 (tie)	Grant Township (Clare County)	0.8% (±1.2 points)

Showing 8 of 18 places in Clare 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 Franklin Township (Clare County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Clare County), used by 52.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Franklin Township (Clare County) heat with oil?

3.2% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Clare County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Franklin Township (Clare County) have electric heat?

2.9% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Clare County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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