How are homes heated in Kasson Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Kasson Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kasson Township, used by 48.8% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.0% heat with utility gas.

10.0% heat with electricity.

4.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 24.0% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 10.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.1%

Heating fuel in Kasson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Kasson Township	Leelanau County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	24.0% (±6.2 points)	52.3%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.1% (±2.2 points)	2.1%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	10.0% (±3.4 points)	10.1%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	48.8% (±7.1 points)	27.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	11.3% (±4.1 points)	6.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±1.4 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.6 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 Kasson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Leelanau County (2.1%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Kasson Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Leelanau County (10.1%).

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 Kasson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kasson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Kasson Township	—	10.0% (±3.4 points)	—
Solon Township (Leelanau County)	5.3 mi	5.6% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Almira Township	6.2 mi	7.4% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Empire Township	6.5 mi	11.6% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Ann	7.2 mi	11.4% (±10.4 points)	Not measurably different
Centerville Township	8.0 mi	14.0% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Platte Township	8.4 mi	8.2% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Cleveland Township	8.6 mi	10.5% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Empire	8.9 mi	14.0% (±10.7 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 Leelanau County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Kasson Township	4.1% (±2.2 points)
2	Solon Township (Leelanau County)	3.8% (±2.2 points)
3	Cleveland Township	3.3% (±2.7 points)
4	Centerville Township	3.1% (±2.4 points)
5	Elmwood Charter Township	2.8% (±3.3 points)
6	Leelanau Township	2.3% (±2.0 points)
7	Empire Township	1.8% (±1.6 points)

Showing 7 of 11 places in Leelanau 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 Kasson Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Kasson Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Kasson Township, used by 48.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Kasson Township heat with oil?

4.1% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Kasson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Kasson Township have electric heat?

10.0% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Kasson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kasson township, Leelanau County, Michigan

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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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