How are homes heated in Muir, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Muir, used by 69.0% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.0% (±12.9 points)
- Electricity
- 16.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Muir
| Fuel used most | Muir | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.0% (±12.9 points) | 55.7% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.2% (±9.5 points) | 9.0% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 22.1% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 12.7% (±8.9 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 Muir, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ionia County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Muir, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ionia County (9.0%).
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 Muir
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muir | — | 16.2% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Lyons | 0.9 mi | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Ionia Township | 3.8 mi | 7.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pewamo | 4.4 mi | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| North Plains Township | 5.1 mi | 7.0% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portland Township | 6.6 mi | 8.3% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ronald Township | 7.0 mi | 4.6% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Ionia | 7.2 mi | 17.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Ionia County) | 7.8 mi | 8.1% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lyons, MI (2.1%), Pewamo, MI (3.7%), Ronald Township, MI (4.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ionia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Clarksville | 1.7% (±2.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lake Odessa | 1.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Pewamo | 0.6% (±1.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hubbardston | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lyons | 0.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Muir | 0.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Saranac | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
Muir lies inside Lyons Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Muir
What is the most common way to heat a home in Muir?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Muir, used by 69.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Muir heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes in Muir use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Muir have electric heat?
16.2% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Muir 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 Muir village, Michigan (place:56080, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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