How are homes heated in Milton Township (Antrim County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Milton Township (Antrim County), MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Milton Township (Antrim County), used by 47.6% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.0% heat with electricity.

1.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 47.6% (±7.2 points)
Electricity: 16.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.3%

Heating fuel in Milton Township (Antrim County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Milton Township (Antrim County)	Antrim County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	47.6% (±7.2 points)	41.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.3% (±1.2 points)	0.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	16.0% (±6.2 points)	11.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.4% (±5.1 points)	33.6%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	5.6% (±2.9 points)	9.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.4% (±4.2 points)	2.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±0.8 points)	0.8%	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 Milton Township (Antrim County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Antrim County (0.6%).

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

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

In Milton Township (Antrim County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Antrim County (11.9%).

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 Milton Township (Antrim County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Milton Township (Antrim County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Milton Township (Antrim County)	—	16.0% (±6.2 points)	—
Elk Rapids Township	3.4 mi	15.0% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Elk Rapids	3.6 mi	16.8% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Helena Township	3.7 mi	14.7% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Rapid City	5.8 mi	9.0% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Forest Home Township	6.2 mi	12.7% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Bellaire	7.6 mi	16.4% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Clearwater Township	7.9 mi	6.8% (±3.7 points)	Lower
Torch Lake Township (Antrim County)	8.6 mi	9.5% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clearwater Township, MI (6.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Star Township	7.8% (±7.9 points)
2	Echo Township	2.8% (±2.1 points)
3	Jordan Township	1.4% (±1.2 points)
4	Milton Township (Antrim County)	1.3% (±1.2 points)
5	Banks Township	1.1% (±1.1 points)
6	Warner Township	0.6% (±1.8 points)
7	Helena Township	0.4% (±0.8 points)
8 (tie)	Central Lake Township	0.0% (±3.0 points)
8 (tie)	Chestonia Township	0.0% (±12.3 points)
8 (tie)	Custer Township (Antrim County)	0.0% (±6.0 points)

Showing 10 of 15 places in Antrim 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 Milton Township (Antrim County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Milton Township (Antrim County), used by 47.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Milton Township (Antrim County) heat with oil?

1.3% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Milton Township (Antrim County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Milton Township (Antrim County) have electric heat?

16.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Milton Township (Antrim County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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