How are homes heated in Garfield Township (Clare County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garfield Township (Clare County), used by 62.8% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.9% heat with electricity.
1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.8% (±7.8 points)
- Electricity
- 5.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.1%
Heating fuel in Garfield Township (Clare County)
| Fuel used most | Garfield Township (Clare County) | Clare County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% (±7.8 points) | 38.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.9% (±4.6 points) | 7.3% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.5% (±6.5 points) | 38.4% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.7% (±5.1 points) | 11.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.1 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 Garfield 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 lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Garfield Township (Clare County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Garfield Township (Clare County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Township (Clare County) | — | 5.9% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Orient Township | 4.2 mi | 8.9% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 6.4 mi | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Township | 6.6 mi | 6.8% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township (Osceola County) | 6.9 mi | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Surrey Township | 7.0 mi | 11.3% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fork Township | 8.1 mi | 7.8% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 9.0 mi | 4.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barryton | 9.0 mi | 6.0% (±5.5 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 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) |
| 8 (tie) | Sheridan Township (Clare County) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Surrey Township | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Clare | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Clare County) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Hayes Township (Clare County) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 13 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 Garfield Township (Clare County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Garfield Township (Clare County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garfield Township (Clare County), used by 62.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Garfield Township (Clare County) heat with oil?
1.1% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Garfield Township (Clare County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Garfield Township (Clare County) have electric heat?
5.9% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Garfield Township (Clare 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 Garfield township, Clare County, Michigan (county subdivision:31560, in state:26 county:035).
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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