How are homes heated in Skandia Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Skandia Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Skandia Township, used by 59.5% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.2% heat with utility gas.

0.8% heat with electricity.

10.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.2% (±4.1 points)
Electricity: 0.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 10.4%

Heating fuel in Skandia Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Skandia Township	Marquette County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	5.2% (±4.1 points)	61.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	10.4% (±5.6 points)	2.1%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	0.8% (±1.5 points)	13.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	59.5% (±8.7 points)	17.4%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	21.9% (±7.7 points)	4.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.9% (±2.1 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±1.1 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 Skandia Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Marquette County (2.1%).

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

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

In Skandia Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Marquette County (13.4%).

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 Skandia Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Skandia Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Skandia Township	—	0.8% (±1.5 points)	—
West Branch Township (Marquette County)	6.6 mi	2.9% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rock River Township	8.5 mi	1.9% (±1.5 points)	Not measurably different
K. I. Sawyer	9.2 mi	9.2% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Limestone Township	9.6 mi	2.7% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Chocolay Charter Township	9.7 mi	11.2% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Turin Township	11 mi	0.0% (±38.1 points)	Not measurably different
Chatham	12 mi	2.8% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Onota Township	13 mi	5.1% (±3.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: K. I. Sawyer, MI (9.2%), Chocolay Charter Township, MI (11.2%), Onota Township, MI (5.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Republic Township	16.3% (±6.7 points)
2	Ewing Township	15.2% (±15.0 points)
3	Champion Township	14.3% (±12.6 points)
4	Humboldt Township	14.1% (±8.1 points)
5	Wells Township (Marquette County)	12.6% (±15.0 points)
6	Skandia Township	10.4% (±5.6 points)
7	Ely Township	9.0% (±4.4 points)
8	Richmond Township (Marquette County)	8.2% (±5.7 points)
9	Michigamme Township	7.8% (±5.2 points)
10	Powell Township	7.3% (±8.1 points)
11	Tilden Township	4.9% (±3.2 points)
12	West Branch Township (Marquette County)	4.1% (±3.0 points)

Showing 12 of 22 places in Marquette 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 Skandia Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Skandia Township, used by 59.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Skandia Township heat with oil?

10.4% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Skandia Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Skandia Township have electric heat?

0.8% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Skandia Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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