How are homes heated in Howard City, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Howard City, used by 77.5% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 77.5% (±10.4 points)
- Electricity
- 6.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Howard City
| Fuel used most | Howard City | Montcalm County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.5% (±10.4 points) | 49.1% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.9% (±3.8 points) | 6.7% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.3% (±10.8 points) | 31.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 9.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 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 Howard City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montcalm County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Howard City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montcalm County (6.7%).
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 Howard City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard City | — | 6.9% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Pierson Township | 3.2 mi | 7.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Valley Township (Montcalm County) | 5.0 mi | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 5.1 mi | 2.8% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pierson | 5.3 mi | 11.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morley | 6.8 mi | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Lake | 7.8 mi | 25.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Croton Township | 8.6 mi | 6.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 8.9 mi | 4.5% (±3.1 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 Montcalm County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Edmore | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Howard City | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lakeview | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | McBride | 0.0% (±30.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Pierson | 0.0% (±38.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sheridan | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
Howard City lies inside Reynolds Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Howard City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Howard City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Howard City, used by 77.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Howard City heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Howard City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Howard City have electric heat?
6.9% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Howard City 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 Howard City village, Michigan (place:39500, in state:26).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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