How are homes heated in Morton Township, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Morton Township, used by 79.2% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.8% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.2% (±5.5 points)
- Electricity
- 7.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Morton Township
| Fuel used most | Morton Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.2% (±5.5 points) | 48.6% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.8% (±3.7 points) | 9.6% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.1% (±4.3 points) | 30.2% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.4 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 Morton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Mecosta County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Morton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Morton Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Township | — | 7.8% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 5.5 mi | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 5.9 mi | 8.6% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martiny Township | 6.3 mi | 5.7% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hinton Township | 6.6 mi | 6.7% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 8.2 mi | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrook Township | 8.2 mi | 3.4% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 8.6 mi | 6.8% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 9.3 mi | 7.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Austin Township (Mecosta County), MI (2.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 (tie) | Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Mecosta Township | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 15 | Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Big Rapids | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Morton Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Canadian Lakes, Mecosta.
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 Morton Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Morton Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Morton Township, used by 79.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Morton Township heat with oil?
0.8% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Morton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Morton Township have electric heat?
7.8% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Morton 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 Morton township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:55600, in state:26 county:107).
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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