How are homes heated in Hanover Township (Wexford County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hanover Township (Wexford County), used by 68.7% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.0% heat with utility gas.
8.2% heat with electricity.
1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.0% (±2.4 points)
- Electricity
- 8.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.8%
Heating fuel in Hanover Township (Wexford County)
| Fuel used most | Hanover Township (Wexford County) | Wexford County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.0% (±2.4 points) | 48.8% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.8% (±2.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 8.2% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 68.7% (±5.6 points) | 29.3% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.3% (±4.3 points) | 10.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 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 Hanover Township (Wexford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wexford County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Hanover Township (Wexford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wexford County (8.2%).
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 Hanover Township (Wexford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Township (Wexford County) | — | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Wexford Township | 5.7 mi | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Wexford County) | 5.9 mi | 3.0% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) | 6.1 mi | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mesick | 6.1 mi | 7.9% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch Township | 6.4 mi | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Wexford County) | 8.0 mi | 3.2% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | 8.4 mi | 8.2% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springville Township | 8.9 mi | 6.9% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colfax Township (Wexford County), MI (3.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wexford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boon Township | 10.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 2 | Wexford Township | 6.1% (±4.5 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Wexford County) | 2.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 | Springville Township | 2.2% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 | Selma Township | 1.9% (±1.8 points) |
| 6 | Hanover Township (Wexford County) | 1.8% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 | Clam Lake Township | 1.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Antioch Township | 0.9% (±1.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Colfax Township (Wexford County) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 10 | Cherry Grove Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Cadillac | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Manton | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Wexford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Hanover Township (Wexford County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Buckley.
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 Hanover Township (Wexford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hanover Township (Wexford County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hanover Township (Wexford County), used by 68.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hanover Township (Wexford County) heat with oil?
1.8% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Hanover Township (Wexford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hanover Township (Wexford County) have electric heat?
8.2% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Hanover Township (Wexford 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 Hanover township, Wexford County, Michigan (county subdivision:36420, in state:26 county:165).
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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Figures last updated on .
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