How are homes heated in Merrill Township, MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Merrill Township, used by 61.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.0% heat with utility gas.
4.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.0% (±3.0 points)
- Electricity
- 4.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Merrill Township
| Fuel used most | Merrill Township | Newaygo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 34.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 8.2% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 61.8% (±8.9 points) | 34.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 28.8% (±8.6 points) | 16.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.6% | 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 Merrill Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Newaygo County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Merrill Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Newaygo County (8.2%).
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 Merrill Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Township | — | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | — |
| Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) | 4.8 mi | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Newaygo County) | 5.0 mi | 6.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lilley Township | 6.0 mi | 7.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township | 7.1 mi | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denver Township (Newaygo County) | 8.3 mi | 4.4% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township | 8.5 mi | 19.5% (±11.4 points) | Higher |
| Wilcox Township | 8.8 mi | 11.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Home Township (Newaygo County) | 9.5 mi | 9.3% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Troy Township, MI (19.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Newaygo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Newaygo | 1.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Fremont | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Grant | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | White Cloud | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Croton Township | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Goodwell Township | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Merrill Township | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Troy Township | 0.0% (±31.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 28 places in Newaygo 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 Merrill Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Merrill Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Merrill Township, used by 61.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Merrill Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Merrill Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Merrill Township have electric heat?
4.5% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Merrill Township 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 Merrill township, Newaygo County, Michigan (county subdivision:53160, in state:26 county:123).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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