How are homes heated in Iron River, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Iron River, used by 83.2% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 83.2% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 9.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Iron River
| Fuel used most | Iron River | Iron County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.2% (±6.0 points) | 48.9% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.7% (±4.5 points) | 5.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 33.2% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±2.8 points) | 10.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.7 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 Iron River, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Iron County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Iron River, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Iron County (5.4%).
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 Iron River
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron River | — | 9.7% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Caspian | 2.2 mi | 7.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaastra | 3.2 mi | 0.8% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Bates Township | 10 mi | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Tipler | 10 mi | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iron River Township | 13 mi | 6.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alvin | 13 mi | 7.2% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpha | 13 mi | 0.0% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Falls | 15 mi | 6.7% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gaastra, MI (0.8%), Bates Township, MI (1.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Iron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bates Township | 1.3% (±1.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gaastra | 0.8% (±2.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Crystal Falls Township | 0.8% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 | Iron River Township | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 8 | Crystal Falls | 0.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Caspian | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Iron River | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Mansfield Township | 0.0% (±17.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Iron 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 Iron River
What is the most common way to heat a home in Iron River?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Iron River, used by 83.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Iron River heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Iron River use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Iron River have electric heat?
9.7% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Iron River 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 Iron River city, Michigan (place:40980, 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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