How are homes heated in Garfield Township (Mackinac County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Garfield Township (Mackinac County), used by 41.1% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% heat with utility gas.
4.6% heat with electricity.
0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 37.7% (±9.2 points)
- Electricity
- 4.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.6%
Heating fuel in Garfield Township (Mackinac County)
| Fuel used most | Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.7% (±9.2 points) | 26.9% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | 21.6% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.1% (±8.3 points) | 35.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.3% (±5.7 points) | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.4% | 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 (Mackinac County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Mackinac County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Garfield Township (Mackinac County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mackinac County (21.6%).
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 Garfield Township (Mackinac County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | — | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Pentland Township | 8.5 mi | 14.7% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Hudson Township (Mackinac County) | 9.5 mi | 8.4% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newberry | 12 mi | 8.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township | 13 mi | 25.0% (±12.5 points) | Higher |
| Lakefield Township (Luce County) | 13 mi | 11.3% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township (Mackinac County) | 15 mi | 8.7% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hendricks Township | 17 mi | 0.0% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hulbert Township | 19 mi | 9.1% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pentland Township, MI (14.7%), Portage Township, MI (25.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mackinac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hendricks Township | 4.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 3 | Hudson Township (Mackinac County) | 4.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | Moran Township | 3.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 5 | Marquette Township | 1.9% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 | Portage Township | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Brevort Township | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) |
| 9 | Newton Township (Mackinac County) | 0.4% (±0.9 points) |
| 10 | St. Ignace | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Mackinac Island | 0.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Bois Blanc Township | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | St. Ignace Township | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Mackinac 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 (Mackinac County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Garfield Township (Mackinac County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Garfield Township (Mackinac County), used by 41.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Garfield Township (Mackinac County) heat with oil?
0.6% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Garfield Township (Mackinac County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Garfield Township (Mackinac County) have electric heat?
4.6% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Garfield Township (Mackinac 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, Mackinac County, Michigan (county subdivision:31620, in state:26 county:097).
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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