How are homes heated in Mount Forest Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Mount Forest Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mount Forest Township, used by 59.9% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.1% heat with utility gas.

9.9% heat with electricity.

2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.1% (±5.2 points)
Electricity: 9.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.4%

Heating fuel in Mount Forest Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mount Forest Township	Bay County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	14.1% (±5.2 points)	78.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.4% (±1.8 points)	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	9.9% (±5.9 points)	9.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	59.9% (±8.7 points)	8.4%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.6% (±5.6 points)	1.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.3 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% (±5.3 points)	0.4%	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 Mount Forest Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bay County (0.9%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Mount Forest Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bay County (9.5%).

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 Mount Forest Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mount Forest Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mount Forest Township	—	9.9% (±5.9 points)	—
Garfield Township (Bay County)	6.0 mi	0.0% (±4.5 points)	Lower
Bentley Township	6.0 mi	0.0% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Gibson Township	6.1 mi	3.9% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pinconning Township	7.3 mi	3.1% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Pinconning	7.6 mi	9.4% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Mills Township (Midland County)	8.1 mi	2.6% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Lincoln Township (Arenac County)	8.4 mi	2.2% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Fraser Township	8.5 mi	1.3% (±1.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garfield Township (Bay County), MI (0.0%), Pinconning Township, MI (3.1%), Mills Township (Midland County), MI (2.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Merritt Township	5.7% (±2.9 points)
2	Gibson Township	5.1% (±2.7 points)
3	Portsmouth Charter Township	3.7% (±4.2 points)
4	Garfield Township (Bay County)	3.4% (±2.0 points)
5 (tie)	Mount Forest Township	2.4% (±1.8 points)
5 (tie)	Williams Charter Township	2.4% (±2.7 points)
7	Kawkawlin Township	2.2% (±2.6 points)
8	Beaver Township (Bay County)	2.1% (±1.5 points)
9	Fraser Township	2.0% (±1.8 points)
10	Hampton Charter Township	1.8% (±1.2 points)
11	Pinconning Township	0.8% (±1.2 points)

Showing 11 of 18 places in Bay 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 Mount Forest Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Mount Forest Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Mount Forest Township, used by 59.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mount Forest Township heat with oil?

2.4% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Mount Forest Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mount Forest Township have electric heat?

9.9% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Mount Forest Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Forest township, Bay 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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