How are homes heated in Orange Township (Kalkaska County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Orange Township (Kalkaska County), used by 73.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.8% heat with utility gas.

2.1% heat with electricity.

0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.8% (±1.0 points)
Electricity
2.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.6%

Heating fuel in Orange Township (Kalkaska County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostOrange Township (Kalkaska County)Kalkaska CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas0.8% (±1.0 points)36.6%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.6% (±0.7 points)0.8%0.8%3.9%
Electricity2.1% (±1.9 points)6.6%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)73.9% (±9.4 points)41.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood21.8% (±8.8 points)12.7%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.8% (±1.4 points)1.4%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±6.0 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 Orange Township (Kalkaska County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kalkaska County (0.8%).

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

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

In Orange Township (Kalkaska County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Kalkaska County (6.6%).

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 Orange Township (Kalkaska County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Orange Township (Kalkaska County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Orange Township (Kalkaska County)—2.1% (±1.9 points)—
Oliver Township (Kalkaska County)5.4 mi7.7% (±5.1 points)Higher
Boardman Township5.8 mi9.3% (±5.6 points)Higher
Kalkaska6.1 mi12.2% (±5.1 points)Higher
Kalkaska Township6.7 mi8.6% (±3.4 points)Higher
Excelsior Township7.3 mi2.8% (±1.9 points)Not measurably different
Garfield Township (Kalkaska County)8.6 mi6.7% (±4.3 points)Not measurably different
Springfield Township9.7 mi2.0% (±1.6 points)Not measurably different
Fife Lake11 mi3.8% (±4.8 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oliver Township (Kalkaska County), MI (7.7%), Boardman Township, MI (9.3%), Kalkaska, MI (12.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Springfield Township3.7% (±2.4 points)
2Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)3.0% (±3.2 points)
3Garfield Township (Kalkaska County)2.5% (±2.0 points)
4Rapid River Township1.4% (±1.6 points)
5Boardman Township0.9% (±1.7 points)
6Orange Township (Kalkaska County)0.6% (±0.7 points)
7 (tie)Clearwater Township0.4% (±0.6 points)
7 (tie)Coldsprings Township0.4% (±0.6 points)
9Excelsior Township0.2% (±0.8 points)
10 (tie)Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County)0.0% (±8.6 points)
10 (tie)Kalkaska Township0.0% (±1.3 points)
10 (tie)Oliver Township (Kalkaska County)0.0% (±17.5 points)

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 Orange Township (Kalkaska County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Orange Township (Kalkaska County), used by 73.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Orange Township (Kalkaska County) heat with oil?

0.6% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Orange Township (Kalkaska County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Orange Township (Kalkaska County) have electric heat?

2.1% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Orange Township (Kalkaska County) 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 Orange township, Kalkaska County, Michigan (county subdivision:60940, in state:26 county:079).

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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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