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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Osceola County), used by 52.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.9% heat with electricity.

1.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
52.0% (±8.3 points)
Electricity
9.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.4%

Heating fuel in Marion Township (Osceola County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMarion Township (Osceola County)Osceola CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas52.0% (±8.3 points)29.6%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.4% (±1.1 points)2.3%0.8%3.9%
Electricity9.9% (±3.5 points)6.5%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)22.2% (±8.7 points)40.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood9.1% (±3.9 points)17.8%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±5.2 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±5.2 points)0.3%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel4.1% (±4.1 points)2.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used1.2% (±1.5 points)0.9%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 (Osceola County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Osceola County (2.3%).

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

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

In Marion Township (Osceola County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Osceola County (6.5%).

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 (Osceola County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Marion Township (Osceola County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Marion Township (Osceola County)—9.9% (±3.5 points)—
Winterfield Township5.1 mi1.5% (±2.2 points)Lower
Highland Township5.9 mi1.5% (±1.4 points)Lower
Middle Branch Township6.0 mi11.6% (±11.4 points)Not measurably different
McBain6.7 mi11.8% (±7.2 points)Not measurably different
Riverside Township6.8 mi1.2% (±1.2 points)Lower
Clam Union Township8.5 mi6.8% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Redding Township8.6 mi6.1% (±5.8 points)Not measurably different
Hartwick Township8.8 mi5.0% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winterfield Township, MI (1.5%), Highland Township, MI (1.5%), Riverside Township, MI (1.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
6Osceola Township (Osceola County)2.8% (±1.9 points)
7Rose Lake Township2.5% (±1.9 points)
8 (tie)Lincoln Township (Osceola County)2.3% (±1.6 points)
8 (tie)Orient Township2.3% (±2.4 points)
10Sylvan Township (Osceola County)1.9% (±1.8 points)
11Highland Township1.7% (±1.7 points)
12Marion Township (Osceola County)1.4% (±1.1 points)
13 (tie)Hartwick Township1.2% (±1.5 points)
13 (tie)Hersey Township1.2% (±1.1 points)
15Cedar Township0.8% (±1.1 points)
16Middle Branch Township0.6% (±0.9 points)
17 (tie)Evart0.0% (±4.1 points)
17 (tie)Reed City0.0% (±2.8 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Osceola County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Marion Township (Osceola County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Marion.

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 (Osceola County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Marion Township (Osceola County), used by 52.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

1.4% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Osceola County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

9.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Marion Township (Osceola 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, Osceola County, Michigan (county subdivision:51680, in state:26 county:133).

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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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