How are homes heated in South Branch Township (Crawford County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in South Branch Township (Crawford County), used by 55.9% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.3% heat with utility gas.

9.6% heat with electricity.

1.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
12.3% (±5.3 points)
Electricity
9.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.3%

Heating fuel in South Branch Township (Crawford County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSouth Branch Township (Crawford County)Crawford CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas12.3% (±5.3 points)35.2%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.3% (±1.6 points)0.8%0.8%3.9%
Electricity9.6% (±6.1 points)10.4%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)55.9% (±6.8 points)40.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood20.0% (±7.4 points)11.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.4 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.9% (±1.4 points)1.5%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.4 points)0.4%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 South Branch Township (Crawford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crawford County (0.8%).

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

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

In South Branch Township (Crawford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Crawford County (10.4%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (12.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near South Branch Township (Crawford County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Branch Township (Crawford County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
South Branch Township (Crawford County)—9.6% (±6.1 points)—
Au Sable Township7.8 mi1.0% (±3.2 points)Lower
Roscommon9.3 mi14.2% (±5.3 points)Not measurably different
Big Creek Township10.0 mi6.0% (±2.7 points)Not measurably different
Grayling Charter Township12 mi9.0% (±3.9 points)Not measurably different
Higgins Township13 mi8.5% (±2.9 points)Not measurably different
Foster Township13 mi4.0% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Gerrish Township13 mi4.2% (±2.6 points)Not measurably different
Beaver Creek Township13 mi10.5% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Au Sable Township, MI (1.0%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Grayling Charter Township1.3% (±1.4 points)
1 (tie)South Branch Township (Crawford County)1.3% (±1.6 points)
3 (tie)Frederic Township0.6% (±0.7 points)
3 (tie)Maple Forest Township0.6% (±0.8 points)
5 (tie)Grayling0.0% (±3.9 points)
5 (tie)Beaver Creek Township0.0% (±4.6 points)
5 (tie)Lovells Township0.0% (±8.2 points)

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 South Branch Township (Crawford County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Branch Township (Crawford County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in South Branch Township (Crawford County), used by 55.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Branch Township (Crawford County) heat with oil?

1.3% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in South Branch Township (Crawford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Branch Township (Crawford County) have electric heat?

9.6% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in South Branch Township (Crawford 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 South Branch township, Crawford County, Michigan (county subdivision:74760, in state:26 county:039).

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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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