How are homes heated in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), used by 41.2% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% heat with utility gas.
8.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 35.8% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 8.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County)
| Fuel used most | Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) | Cheboygan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.8% (±7.4 points) | 66.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.7% (±5.5 points) | 7.3% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.2% (±7.9 points) | 16.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.3% (±5.5 points) | 7.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.5% | 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 Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cheboygan County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cheboygan County (7.3%).
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 Mentor Township (Cheboygan County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) | — | 8.7% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Wolverine | 4.7 mi | 8.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmot Township | 5.5 mi | 12.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellis Township | 5.8 mi | 4.4% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springvale Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Tuscarora Township | 7.1 mi | 8.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian River | 7.5 mi | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chandler Township (Charlevoix County) | 7.8 mi | 5.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littlefield Township | 9.3 mi | 6.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springvale Township, MI (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Cheboygan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Aloha Township | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Burt Township (Cheboygan County) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Grant Township (Cheboygan County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Inverness Township | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Koehler Township | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Mackinaw Township | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Mullett Township | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Nunda Township | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Tuscarora Township | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Walker Township | 0.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Wilmot Township | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Cheboygan 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 Mentor Township (Cheboygan County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), used by 41.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County) have electric heat?
8.7% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Mentor Township (Cheboygan 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 Mentor township, Cheboygan County, Michigan (county subdivision:53100, in state:26 county:031).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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