How are homes heated in North Star Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in North Star Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in North Star Township, used by 52.8% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.9% heat with utility gas.

3.1% heat with electricity.

2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 29.9% (±5.8 points)
Electricity: 3.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.2%

Heating fuel in North Star Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	North Star Township	Gratiot County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	29.9% (±5.8 points)	57.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.2% (±1.6 points)	2.1%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.1% (±2.6 points)	10.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	52.8% (±6.6 points)	22.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	8.5% (±3.6 points)	5.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.8% (±4.3 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6% (±0.8 points)	0.2%	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 North Star Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gratiot County (2.1%).

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

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

In North Star Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Gratiot County (10.9%).

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 North Star Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Star Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
North Star Township	—	3.1% (±2.6 points)	—
Ithaca	4.3 mi	17.2% (±6.9 points)	Higher
Ashley	5.1 mi	8.7% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hamilton Township (Gratiot County)	5.9 mi	1.1% (±1.6 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Gratiot County)	5.9 mi	0.0% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Newark Township	6.2 mi	0.7% (±1.1 points)	Not measurably different
Emerson Township	6.5 mi	8.8% (±3.8 points)	Higher
Elba Township (Gratiot County)	8.1 mi	6.5% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Perrinton	8.3 mi	6.8% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ithaca, MI (17.2%), Emerson Township, MI (8.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	North Shade Township	3.8% (±3.0 points)
9	Seville Township	3.5% (±2.8 points)
10	Wheeler Township	3.4% (±2.8 points)
11	Arcada Township	2.9% (±1.9 points)
12 (tie)	Elba Township (Gratiot County)	2.7% (±1.8 points)
12 (tie)	Pine River Township	2.7% (±4.3 points)
14	North Star Township	2.2% (±1.6 points)
15	Fulton Township	1.6% (±1.4 points)
16	Sumner Township	0.8% (±1.0 points)
17 (tie)	Alma	0.0% (±0.8 points)
17 (tie)	Ithaca	0.0% (±2.5 points)
17 (tie)	St. Louis	0.0% (±2.0 points)

Showing 12 of 19 places in Gratiot 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 North Star Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in North Star Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in North Star Township, used by 52.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in North Star Township heat with oil?

2.2% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in North Star Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in North Star Township have electric heat?

3.1% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in North Star Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Star township, Gratiot 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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