How are homes heated in Peaine Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Peaine Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Peaine Township, used by 39.0% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.0% heat with utility gas.

11.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.0% (±1.6 points)
Electricity: 39.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.2%

Heating fuel in Peaine Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Peaine Township	Charlevoix County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	2.0% (±1.6 points)	53.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.2% (±5.1 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	39.0% (±9.0 points)	10.8%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	22.4% (±6.7 points)	23.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	21.0% (±9.9 points)	7.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.8 points)	2.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.9% (±5.3 points)	0.8%	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 Peaine Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Charlevoix County (1.2%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Peaine Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Charlevoix County (10.8%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (12.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Peaine Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Peaine Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Peaine Township	—	39.0% (±9.0 points)	—
St. James Township	14 mi	56.1% (±7.9 points)	Higher
Readmond Township	25 mi	6.6% (±5.1 points)	Lower
Charlevoix Township	25 mi	6.4% (±2.9 points)	Lower
Charlevoix	25 mi	8.5% (±4.1 points)	Lower
Friendship Township	25 mi	7.2% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Norwood Township	26 mi	2.9% (±2.0 points)	Lower
West Traverse Township	27 mi	4.7% (±2.9 points)	Lower
Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)	28 mi	12.6% (±4.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Readmond Township, MI (6.6%), Charlevoix Township, MI (6.4%), Charlevoix, MI (8.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. James Township, MI (56.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Peaine Township	11.2% (±5.1 points)
2	St. James Township	8.5% (±3.9 points)
3	Evangeline Township	4.0% (±2.8 points)
4	Marion Township (Charlevoix County)	3.6% (±4.5 points)
5	Eveline Township	2.4% (±2.2 points)
6	Chandler Township (Charlevoix County)	2.0% (±2.5 points)
7	Melrose Township	1.2% (±1.2 points)

Showing 7 of 18 places in Charlevoix 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 Peaine Township

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Peaine Township, used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Peaine Township heat with oil?

11.2% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Peaine Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Peaine Township have electric heat?

39.0% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Peaine Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peaine township, Charlevoix 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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