How are homes heated in Martiny Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Martiny Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Martiny Township, used by 78.1% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.4% heat with utility gas.

5.7% heat with electricity.

3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.4% (±1.2 points)
Electricity: 5.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.3%

Heating fuel in Martiny Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Martiny Township	Mecosta County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	1.4% (±1.2 points)	48.6%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.3% (±1.9 points)	2.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.7% (±2.5 points)	9.6%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	78.1% (±6.0 points)	30.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	6.7% (±4.1 points)	6.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.6% (±2.9 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2% (±1.1 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 Martiny Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mecosta County (2.2%).

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

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

In Martiny Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mecosta County (9.6%).

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 Martiny Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Martiny Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Martiny Township	—	5.7% (±2.5 points)	—
Mecosta	5.1 mi	2.8% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Colfax Township (Mecosta County)	5.6 mi	5.1% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Morton Township	6.3 mi	7.8% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Chippewa Township (Mecosta County)	6.3 mi	6.8% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)	7.1 mi	7.8% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Canadian Lakes	7.5 mi	8.3% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Barryton	7.6 mi	6.0% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Grant Township (Mecosta County)	7.6 mi	5.0% (±3.7 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 Mecosta County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)	12.0% (±10.5 points)
2	Colfax Township (Mecosta County)	8.1% (±3.8 points)
3	Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)	7.6% (±3.9 points)
4	Green Charter Township	5.2% (±5.3 points)
5	Grant Township (Mecosta County)	4.7% (±4.9 points)
6	Martiny Township	3.3% (±1.9 points)
7	Millbrook Township	2.8% (±3.1 points)
8	Fork Township	1.8% (±2.0 points)
9	Hinton Township	1.4% (±1.4 points)
10	Chippewa Township (Mecosta County)	1.2% (±1.3 points)
11	Morton Township	0.8% (±0.9 points)
12	Big Rapids Charter Township	0.6% (±1.0 points)

Showing 12 of 17 places in Mecosta 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 Martiny Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Martiny Township, used by 78.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Martiny Township heat with oil?

3.3% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Martiny Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Martiny Township have electric heat?

5.7% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Martiny Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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