How are homes heated in Richland Township (Montcalm County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Montcalm County), used by 48.3% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

33.3% heat with utility gas.

3.0% heat with electricity.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
33.3% (±6.7 points)
Electricity
3.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.6%

Heating fuel in Richland Township (Montcalm County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostRichland Township (Montcalm County)Montcalm CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas33.3% (±6.7 points)49.1%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.6% (±1.4 points)1.7%0.8%3.9%
Electricity3.0% (±2.0 points)6.7%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)48.3% (±6.9 points)31.8%8.7%4.9%
Wood12.2% (±3.4 points)9.1%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel1.6% (±2.0 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.4 points)0.6%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 Richland Township (Montcalm County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montcalm County (1.7%).

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

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

In Richland Township (Montcalm County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Montcalm County (6.7%).

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 Richland Township (Montcalm County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Richland Township (Montcalm County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Richland Township (Montcalm County)—3.0% (±2.0 points)—
Ferris Township5.7 mi6.9% (±3.4 points)Not measurably different
Seville Township6.0 mi5.7% (±3.0 points)Not measurably different
Fremont Township (Isabella County)6.2 mi2.7% (±1.6 points)Not measurably different
Home Township (Montcalm County)7.0 mi6.4% (±3.4 points)Not measurably different
Edmore7.1 mi9.9% (±6.3 points)Higher
Day Township7.8 mi1.1% (±1.6 points)Not measurably different
Sumner Township7.8 mi9.2% (±3.3 points)Higher
Rolland Township8.3 mi4.3% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edmore, MI (9.9%), Sumner Township, MI (9.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
7Fairplain Township2.8% (±2.0 points)
8Montcalm Township2.7% (±2.8 points)
9Maple Valley Township (Montcalm County)2.6% (±1.8 points)
10Pierson Township2.3% (±2.6 points)
11 (tie)Belvidere Township1.6% (±1.8 points)
11 (tie)Eureka Township1.6% (±2.2 points)
11 (tie)Richland Township (Montcalm County)1.6% (±1.4 points)
11 (tie)Sidney Township1.6% (±1.7 points)
15Crystal Township (Montcalm County)1.3% (±1.4 points)
16 (tie)Cato Township1.0% (±1.8 points)
16 (tie)Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)1.0% (±1.5 points)
18Pine Township0.9% (±1.3 points)
19Reynolds Township0.7% (±0.9 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Montcalm 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 Richland Township (Montcalm County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Richland Township (Montcalm County), used by 48.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Richland Township (Montcalm County) heat with oil?

1.6% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Montcalm County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Richland Township (Montcalm County) have electric heat?

3.0% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Richland Township (Montcalm 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 Richland township, Montcalm County, Michigan (county subdivision:68300, in state:26 county:117).

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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