How are homes heated in Middle Branch Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Middle Branch Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Middle Branch Township, used by 55.2% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.7% heat with utility gas.

11.6% heat with electricity.

0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.7% (±1.4 points)
Electricity: 11.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.6%

Heating fuel in Middle Branch Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Middle Branch Township	Osceola County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	1.7% (±1.4 points)	29.6%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.6% (±0.9 points)	2.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	11.6% (±11.4 points)	6.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	55.2% (±10.8 points)	40.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	27.3% (±7.5 points)	17.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.3 points)	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.5% (±2.6 points)	2.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.3 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 Middle Branch Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Osceola County (2.3%).

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

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

In Middle Branch Township, 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 Middle Branch Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Middle Branch Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Middle Branch Township	—	11.6% (±11.4 points)	—
Marion	4.8 mi	11.8% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hartwick Township	5.4 mi	5.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Marion Township (Osceola County)	6.0 mi	9.9% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Sylvan Township (Osceola County)	6.3 mi	3.5% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Redding Township	6.4 mi	6.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Osceola Township (Osceola County)	7.4 mi	5.6% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Freeman Township	7.5 mi	6.8% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Highland Township	8.4 mi	1.5% (±1.4 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 Osceola County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
10	Sylvan Township (Osceola County)	1.9% (±1.8 points)
11	Highland Township	1.7% (±1.7 points)
12	Marion Township (Osceola County)	1.4% (±1.1 points)
13 (tie)	Hartwick Township	1.2% (±1.5 points)
13 (tie)	Hersey Township	1.2% (±1.1 points)
15	Cedar Township	0.8% (±1.1 points)
16	Middle Branch Township	0.6% (±0.9 points)
17 (tie)	Evart	0.0% (±4.1 points)
17 (tie)	Reed City	0.0% (±2.8 points)

Showing 9 of 18 places in Osceola 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 Middle Branch Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Middle Branch Township, used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Middle Branch Township heat with oil?

0.6% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Middle Branch Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Middle Branch Township have electric heat?

11.6% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Middle Branch Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Branch township, Osceola 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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