How are homes heated in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County), MI?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County), used by 51.2% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.6% heat with electricity.

0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
51.2% (±7.5 points)
Electricity
12.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.6%

Heating fuel in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostHayes Township (Charlevoix County)Charlevoix CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas51.2% (±7.5 points)53.9%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.6% (±1.0 points)1.2%0.8%3.9%
Electricity12.6% (±4.7 points)10.8%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)29.7% (±7.2 points)23.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood5.9% (±2.8 points)7.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.3 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.3 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±3.3 points)2.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.3 points)0.8%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 Hayes Township (Charlevoix County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (1.2%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Hayes Township (Charlevoix County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (10.8%).

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 Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)—12.6% (±4.7 points)—
Bay Township5.2 mi2.8% (±2.0 points)Lower
Charlevoix5.3 mi8.5% (±4.1 points)Not measurably different
Eveline Township5.4 mi8.7% (±3.5 points)Not measurably different
Resort Township6.3 mi10.1% (±4.2 points)Not measurably different
Charlevoix Township6.4 mi6.4% (±2.9 points)Lower
Petoskey7.2 mi15.9% (±5.1 points)Not measurably different
Marion Township (Charlevoix County)7.7 mi12.3% (±6.9 points)Not measurably different
Evangeline Township7.8 mi4.0% (±2.8 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bay Township, MI (2.8%), Charlevoix Township, MI (6.4%), Evangeline Township, MI (4.0%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
4Marion Township (Charlevoix County)3.6% (±4.5 points)
5Eveline Township2.4% (±2.2 points)
6Chandler Township (Charlevoix County)2.0% (±2.5 points)
7Melrose Township1.2% (±1.2 points)
8Boyne City1.0% (±1.5 points)
9South Arm Township0.8% (±1.2 points)
10 (tie)Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)0.6% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)Norwood Township0.6% (±1.3 points)
12 (tie)Charlevoix Township0.5% (±0.6 points)
12 (tie)Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)0.5% (±0.7 points)
14 (tie)Charlevoix0.0% (±2.3 points)
14 (tie)East Jordan0.0% (±3.1 points)
14 (tie)Bay Township0.0% (±5.1 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Charlevoix 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 Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County), used by 51.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County) heat with oil?

0.6% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hayes Township (Charlevoix County) have electric heat?

12.6% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Hayes Township (Charlevoix 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 Hayes township, Charlevoix County, Michigan (county subdivision:37320, in state:26 county:029).

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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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