How are homes heated in Riverside Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Riverside Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Riverside Township, used by 51.6% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.3% heat with utility gas.

1.2% heat with electricity.

3.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 26.3% (±7.6 points)
Electricity: 1.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.9%

Heating fuel in Riverside Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Riverside Township	Missaukee County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	26.3% (±7.6 points)	31.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.9% (±2.4 points)	2.1%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	1.2% (±1.2 points)	4.6%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	51.6% (±9.2 points)	43.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.9% (±3.6 points)	16.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	2.5% (±2.1 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±1.4 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.5%	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 Riverside Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Missaukee County (2.1%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Riverside Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Missaukee County (4.6%).

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 Riverside Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Riverside Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Riverside Township	—	1.2% (±1.2 points)	—
McBain	3.9 mi	11.8% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Reeder Township	5.2 mi	7.5% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Clam Union Township	5.5 mi	6.8% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Richland Township (Missaukee County)	6.6 mi	4.0% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Marion Township (Osceola County)	6.8 mi	9.9% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Winterfield Township	7.3 mi	1.5% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Aetna Township (Missaukee County)	7.6 mi	2.6% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Marion	8.0 mi	11.8% (±5.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McBain, MI (11.8%), Reeder Township, MI (7.5%), Clam Union Township, MI (6.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Pioneer Township	6.4% (±4.4 points)
2	Aetna Township (Missaukee County)	4.8% (±2.9 points)
3	Holland Township	4.4% (±3.8 points)
4	Butterfield Township	4.1% (±2.8 points)
5	West Branch Township (Missaukee County)	4.0% (±3.5 points)
6	Riverside Township	3.9% (±2.4 points)
7	Clam Union Township	3.3% (±2.1 points)
8	McBain	2.5% (±3.7 points)
9	Lake Township (Missaukee County)	2.1% (±2.1 points)
10 (tie)	Bloomfield Township (Missaukee County)	1.1% (±1.3 points)
10 (tie)	Caldwell Township	1.1% (±1.6 points)
10 (tie)	Norwich Township (Missaukee County)	1.1% (±1.5 points)

Showing 12 of 17 places in Missaukee 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 Riverside Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Riverside Township, used by 51.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Riverside Township heat with oil?

3.9% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Riverside Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Riverside Township have electric heat?

1.2% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Riverside Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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