How are homes heated in Marion Township (Charlevoix County), MI?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Charlevoix County), used by 36.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.3% heat with electricity.

3.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
36.4% (±7.9 points)
Electricity
12.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
3.6%

Heating fuel in Marion Township (Charlevoix County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMarion Township (Charlevoix County)Charlevoix CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas36.4% (±7.9 points)53.9%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.3.6% (±4.5 points)1.2%0.8%3.9%
Electricity12.3% (±6.9 points)10.8%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)33.8% (±6.1 points)23.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood11.4% (±5.9 points)7.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel2.0% (±1.5 points)2.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.5% (±0.6 points)0.8%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 Marion Township (Charlevoix County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (1.2%).

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

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

In Marion Township (Charlevoix County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (10.8%).

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 Marion Township (Charlevoix County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Marion Township (Charlevoix County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Marion Township (Charlevoix County)—12.3% (±6.9 points)—
Charlevoix Township4.3 mi6.4% (±2.9 points)Not measurably different
Charlevoix4.4 mi8.5% (±4.1 points)Not measurably different
Norwood Township4.5 mi2.9% (±2.0 points)Lower
Eveline Township5.1 mi8.7% (±3.5 points)Not measurably different
Ellsworth5.9 mi2.5% (±4.0 points)Lower
Banks Township6.1 mi8.5% (±3.2 points)Not measurably different
Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)7.7 mi12.6% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
South Arm Township7.8 mi3.2% (±2.2 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norwood Township, MI (2.9%), Ellsworth, MI (2.5%), South Arm Township, MI (3.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Peaine Township11.2% (±5.1 points)
2St. James Township8.5% (±3.9 points)
3Evangeline Township4.0% (±2.8 points)
4Marion Township (Charlevoix County)3.6% (±4.5 points)
5Eveline Township2.4% (±2.2 points)
6Chandler Township (Charlevoix County)2.0% (±2.5 points)
7Melrose Township1.2% (±1.2 points)
8Boyne City1.0% (±1.5 points)
9South Arm Township0.8% (±1.2 points)
10 (tie)Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)0.6% (±1.0 points)

Showing 10 of 18 places in Charlevoix 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 Marion Township (Charlevoix County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Marion Township (Charlevoix County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Charlevoix County), used by 36.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Marion Township (Charlevoix County) heat with oil?

3.6% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Charlevoix County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Marion Township (Charlevoix County) have electric heat?

12.3% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Charlevoix County) 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 Marion township, Charlevoix County, Michigan (county subdivision:51620, in state:26 county:029).

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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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