How are homes heated in Gilmore Township (Isabella County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Gilmore Township (Isabella County), used by 63.7% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.4% heat with utility gas.

4.9% heat with electricity.

7.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
6.4% (±5.5 points)
Electricity
4.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
7.1%

Heating fuel in Gilmore Township (Isabella County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostGilmore Township (Isabella County)Isabella CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas6.4% (±5.5 points)51.2%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.7.1% (±6.5 points)1.2%0.8%3.9%
Electricity4.9% (±3.1 points)19.4%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)63.7% (±7.6 points)20.1%8.7%4.9%
Wood15.5% (±5.0 points)5.8%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.2 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke2.4% (±2.7 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±6.2 points)1.4%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±6.2 points)0.9%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 Gilmore Township (Isabella County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Isabella County (1.2%).

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

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

In Gilmore Township (Isabella County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Isabella County (19.4%).

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 Gilmore Township (Isabella County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gilmore Township (Isabella County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Gilmore Township (Isabella County)—4.9% (±3.1 points)—
Coldwater Township (Isabella County)4.9 mi5.1% (±3.2 points)Not measurably different
Farwell5.1 mi19.6% (±8.4 points)Higher
Weidman5.6 mi2.0% (±3.0 points)Not measurably different
Surrey Township5.8 mi11.3% (±4.5 points)Higher
Vernon Township (Isabella County)5.9 mi6.3% (±3.8 points)Not measurably different
Nottawa Township (Isabella County)6.8 mi2.7% (±2.2 points)Not measurably different
Sherman Township (Isabella County)8.2 mi7.3% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
Clare8.7 mi13.5% (±5.6 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farwell, MI (19.6%), Surrey Township, MI (11.3%), Clare, MI (13.5%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Gilmore Township (Isabella County)7.1% (±6.5 points)
2Nottawa Township (Isabella County)5.5% (±2.8 points)
3Coe Township4.9% (±5.4 points)
4Coldwater Township (Isabella County)4.3% (±2.7 points)
5Lincoln Township (Isabella County)4.0% (±2.6 points)
6Sherman Township (Isabella County)2.4% (±2.1 points)
7Rolland Township2.3% (±1.5 points)

Showing 7 of 17 places in Isabella 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 Gilmore Township (Isabella County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Gilmore Township (Isabella County), used by 63.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Gilmore Township (Isabella County) heat with oil?

7.1% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Gilmore Township (Isabella County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Gilmore Township (Isabella County) have electric heat?

4.9% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Gilmore Township (Isabella 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 Gilmore township, Isabella County, Michigan (county subdivision:32200, in state:26 county:073).

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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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