How are homes heated in Indian River, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Indian River, used by 83.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 83.6% (±8.0 points)
- Electricity
- 4.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Indian River
| Fuel used most | Indian River | Cheboygan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.6% (±8.0 points) | 66.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | 7.3% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.4% (±5.7 points) | 16.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.7% (±4.3 points) | 7.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.5% | 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 Indian River, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cheboygan County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Indian River, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cheboygan County (7.3%).
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 Indian River
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River | — | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Koehler Township | 4.8 mi | 4.7% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mullett Township | 6.3 mi | 11.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burt Township (Cheboygan County) | 6.4 mi | 5.8% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellis Township | 7.0 mi | 4.4% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) | 7.5 mi | 8.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littlefield Township | 7.9 mi | 6.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alanson | 8.0 mi | 10.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple River Township | 10 mi | 10.2% (±6.4 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.
Indian River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Tuscarora Township, whose figures include 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 Indian River
What is the most common way to heat a home in Indian River?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Indian River, used by 83.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Indian River heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Indian River use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Indian River have electric heat?
4.3% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Indian River heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian River CDP, Michigan
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 Indian River CDP, Michigan (place:40480, in state:26).
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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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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