How are homes heated in Gibson Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Gibson Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Gibson Township, used by 53.1% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.5% heat with utility gas.

3.9% heat with electricity.

5.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.5% (±0.7 points)
Electricity: 3.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.1%

Heating fuel in Gibson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Gibson Township	Bay County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	0.5% (±0.7 points)	78.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.1% (±2.7 points)	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.9% (±3.8 points)	9.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	53.1% (±8.7 points)	8.4%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	37.0% (±9.0 points)	1.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.7 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 Gibson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Bay County (0.9%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Gibson Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Bay County (9.5%).

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 Gibson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gibson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Gibson Township	—	3.9% (±3.8 points)	—
Lincoln Township (Arenac County)	5.1 mi	2.2% (±2.0 points)	Not measurably different
Adams Township (Arenac County)	6.1 mi	12.9% (±7.0 points)	Higher
Mount Forest Township	6.1 mi	9.9% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Grim Township	6.6 mi	8.8% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sterling	7.3 mi	1.9% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Standish	7.6 mi	6.1% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Bentley Township	8.7 mi	0.0% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Deep River Township	8.7 mi	5.0% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adams Township (Arenac County), MI (12.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Merritt Township	5.7% (±2.9 points)
2	Gibson Township	5.1% (±2.7 points)
3	Portsmouth Charter Township	3.7% (±4.2 points)
4	Garfield Township (Bay County)	3.4% (±2.0 points)
5 (tie)	Mount Forest Township	2.4% (±1.8 points)
5 (tie)	Williams Charter Township	2.4% (±2.7 points)
7	Kawkawlin Township	2.2% (±2.6 points)
8	Beaver Township (Bay County)	2.1% (±1.5 points)

Showing 8 of 18 places in Bay 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 Gibson Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Gibson Township, used by 53.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Gibson Township heat with oil?

5.1% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Gibson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Gibson Township have electric heat?

3.9% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Gibson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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