How are homes heated in Level Park-Oak Park, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Level Park-Oak Park, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Level Park-Oak Park, used by 89.0% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 89.0% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 7.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Level Park-Oak Park

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Level Park-Oak Park	Calhoun County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	89.0% (±5.7 points)	74.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±2.2 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.1% (±4.8 points)	9.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.3% (±1.6 points)	9.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	1.0% (±1.5 points)	2.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±1.9 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.3%	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 Level Park-Oak Park, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Calhoun County (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Level Park-Oak Park, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Calhoun County (9.9%).

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 Level Park-Oak Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Level Park-Oak Park
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Level Park-Oak Park	—	7.1% (±4.8 points)	—
Springfield	3.7 mi	10.9% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Ross Township	4.4 mi	19.5% (±11.0 points)	Higher
Augusta	4.9 mi	14.9% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Battle Creek	5.4 mi	12.2% (±1.6 points)	Higher
Johnstown Township	6.6 mi	3.2% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Charleston Township	6.6 mi	6.1% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
South Gull Lake	7.1 mi	33.8% (±25.1 points)	Higher
Brownlee Park	7.5 mi	6.4% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ross Township, MI (19.5%), Battle Creek, MI (12.2%), South Gull Lake, MI (33.8%).

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

Level Park-Oak Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside Bedford Charter 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 Level Park-Oak Park

What is the most common way to heat a home in Level Park-Oak Park?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Level Park-Oak Park, used by 89.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Level Park-Oak Park heat with oil?

0.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Level Park-Oak Park use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Level Park-Oak Park have electric heat?

7.1% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Level Park-Oak Park heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Level Park-Oak Park CDP, 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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