How are homes heated in Koylton Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Koylton Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Koylton Township, used by 57.3% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.9% heat with utility gas.

5.5% heat with electricity.

6.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 13.9% (±6.8 points)
Electricity: 5.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.1%

Heating fuel in Koylton Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Koylton Township	Tuscola County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	13.9% (±6.8 points)	45.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.1% (±3.5 points)	3.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.5% (±2.5 points)	8.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.3% (±8.7 points)	35.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.7% (±5.0 points)	5.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.1 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.7% (±4.0 points)	0.7%	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 Koylton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tuscola County (3.3%).

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

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

In Koylton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Tuscola County (8.4%).

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 Koylton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Koylton Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Koylton Township	—	5.5% (±2.5 points)	—
Kingston	3.1 mi	11.3% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Clifford	4.1 mi	4.2% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Marlette	5.1 mi	23.4% (±5.7 points)	Higher
Kingston Township	5.4 mi	9.7% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Marlette Township	5.5 mi	7.1% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Dayton Township (Tuscola County)	5.9 mi	4.2% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Burlington Township (Lapeer County)	6.5 mi	6.0% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Lamotte Township	8.2 mi	13.9% (±9.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marlette, MI (23.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Arbela Township	7.8% (±3.0 points)
2	Novesta Township	7.6% (±3.5 points)
3	Watertown Township (Tuscola County)	7.2% (±4.6 points)
4	Kingston Township	6.9% (±3.8 points)
5	Elmwood Township	6.5% (±3.8 points)
6 (tie)	Ellington Township	6.1% (±4.1 points)
6 (tie)	Koylton Township	6.1% (±3.5 points)
8	Dayton Township (Tuscola County)	6.0% (±3.1 points)
9	Fremont Township (Tuscola County)	5.8% (±7.2 points)
10	Wisner Township	5.1% (±3.6 points)
11	Juniata Township	4.6% (±3.5 points)
12 (tie)	Akron Township	4.2% (±2.5 points)
12 (tie)	Fairgrove Township	4.2% (±1.8 points)

Showing 13 of 25 places in Tuscola 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 Koylton Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Koylton Township, used by 57.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Koylton Township heat with oil?

6.1% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Koylton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Koylton Township have electric heat?

5.5% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Koylton Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Koylton township, Tuscola 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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