How are homes heated in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County), used by 61.0% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.3% heat with utility gas.
8.2% heat with electricity.
5.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.3% (±5.1 points)
- Electricity
- 8.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.3%
Heating fuel in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)
| Fuel used most | Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.3% (±5.1 points) | 72.7% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.3% (±3.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.2% (±4.7 points) | 12.0% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 61.0% (±9.2 points) | 11.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 18.4% (±6.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 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 Grant Township (Grand Traverse County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Grand Traverse County (0.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Grant Township (Grand Traverse County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County (12.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (12.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | — | 8.2% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Colfax Township (Benzie County) | 4.6 mi | 15.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Lake Township | 5.6 mi | 4.7% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckley | 6.3 mi | 6.8% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wexford Township | 6.4 mi | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) | 6.9 mi | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inland Township | 7.5 mi | 7.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Wexford County) | 8.4 mi | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleon Township | 8.8 mi | 3.6% (±2.7 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 Grand Traverse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Township (Grand Traverse County) | 28.2% (±25.8 points) |
| 2 | Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | 5.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 | Peninsula Township | 2.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 | Paradise Township | 2.7% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) | 1.7% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Whitewater Township | 1.7% (±1.9 points) |
| 7 | East Bay Township | 1.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 8 | Acme Township | 0.8% (±0.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Grand Traverse 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 Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County), used by 61.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) heat with oil?
5.3% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) have electric heat?
8.2% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Grant Township (Grand Traverse 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 Grant township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan (county subdivision:34240, in state:26 county:055).
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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