How are homes heated in Rose Township (Ogemaw County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Rose Township (Ogemaw County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rose Township (Ogemaw County), used by 55.2% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.0% heat with utility gas.

7.6% heat with electricity.

4.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.0% (±3.9 points)
Electricity: 7.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.1%

Heating fuel in Rose Township (Ogemaw County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Rose Township (Ogemaw County)	Ogemaw County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	9.0% (±3.9 points)	35.7%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.1% (±2.0 points)	2.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.6% (±3.6 points)	6.6%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	55.2% (±5.9 points)	38.5%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	20.9% (±5.1 points)	13.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±1.9 points)	3.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2% (±1.2 points)	0.3%	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 Rose Township (Ogemaw County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ogemaw County (2.3%).

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

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

In Rose Township (Ogemaw County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ogemaw 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 Rose Township (Ogemaw County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rose Township (Ogemaw County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Rose Township (Ogemaw County)	—	7.6% (±3.6 points)	—
Rose City	2.8 mi	13.3% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cumming Township	5.3 mi	6.9% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Goodar Township	6.9 mi	9.9% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Klacking Township	7.1 mi	1.1% (±1.4 points)	Lower
Hill Township	9.6 mi	5.1% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Foster Township	10 mi	4.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Mentor Township (Oscoda County)	11 mi	5.6% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Churchill Township	11 mi	5.2% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Klacking Township, MI (1.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Churchill Township	8.4% (±5.9 points)
2	Foster Township	4.3% (±3.5 points)
3	Rose Township (Ogemaw County)	4.1% (±2.0 points)
4	West Branch Township (Ogemaw County)	3.1% (±1.7 points)
5	Cumming Township	2.8% (±3.7 points)
6 (tie)	Edwards Township	2.5% (±2.0 points)
6 (tie)	Richland Township (Ogemaw County)	2.5% (±2.1 points)
8	Hill Township	2.3% (±2.3 points)
9	Logan Township (Ogemaw County)	2.1% (±2.5 points)

Showing 9 of 16 places in Ogemaw 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 Rose Township (Ogemaw County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rose Township (Ogemaw County), used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Rose Township (Ogemaw County) heat with oil?

4.1% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Rose Township (Ogemaw County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Rose Township (Ogemaw County) have electric heat?

7.6% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Rose Township (Ogemaw County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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