How are homes heated in Springvale Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Springvale Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Springvale Township, used by 46.5% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with electricity.

2.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 46.5% (±8.4 points)
Electricity: 0.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.3%

Heating fuel in Springvale Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Springvale Township	Emmet County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	46.5% (±8.4 points)	57.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.3% (±2.1 points)	0.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	0.0% (±3.0 points)	10.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	35.5% (±8.0 points)	22.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	13.3% (±4.4 points)	7.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.4% (±1.9 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.0 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 Springvale Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Emmet County (0.3%).

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

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

In Springvale Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Emmet County (10.3%).

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 Springvale Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Springvale Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Springvale Township	—	0.0% (±3.0 points)	—
Bear Creek Township	5.3 mi	14.0% (±4.7 points)	Higher
Littlefield Township	6.2 mi	6.6% (±4.2 points)	Higher
Mentor Township (Cheboygan County)	6.4 mi	8.7% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Chandler Township (Charlevoix County)	6.8 mi	5.9% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Alanson	6.9 mi	10.0% (±5.9 points)	Higher
Little Traverse Township	8.7 mi	9.9% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Melrose Township	9.1 mi	5.6% (±2.9 points)	Higher
Wilmot Township	9.2 mi	12.5% (±7.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bear Creek Township, MI (14.0%), Littlefield Township, MI (6.6%), Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), MI (8.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Springvale Township	2.3% (±2.1 points)
2	Maple River Township	1.5% (±1.3 points)
3	Center Township	1.4% (±1.8 points)
4	Friendship Township	1.1% (±1.4 points)
5	Bliss Township	0.9% (±1.2 points)
6	Readmond Township	0.8% (±1.2 points)
7	Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)	0.7% (±1.3 points)

Showing 7 of 18 places in Emmet 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 Springvale Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Springvale Township, used by 46.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Springvale Township heat with oil?

2.3% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Springvale Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Springvale Township have electric heat?

0.0% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Springvale Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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