How are homes heated in Star Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Star Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Star Township, used by 62.7% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.8% heat with utility gas.

6.5% heat with electricity.

7.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.8% (±2.8 points)
Electricity: 6.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.8%

Heating fuel in Star Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Star Township	Antrim County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	3.8% (±2.8 points)	41.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.8% (±7.9 points)	0.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	6.5% (±4.1 points)	11.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	62.7% (±9.6 points)	33.6%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	18.4% (±7.6 points)	9.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.1 points)	2.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.8 points)	0.8%	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 Star Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Antrim County (0.6%).

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

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

In Star Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Antrim County (11.9%).

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 Star Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Star Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Star Township	—	6.5% (±4.1 points)	—
Lakes of the North	3.9 mi	6.5% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Chestonia Township	5.7 mi	3.9% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Warner Township	6.1 mi	7.0% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Mancelona Township	6.7 mi	8.5% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Hayes Township (Otsego County)	7.1 mi	5.1% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Jordan Township	8.5 mi	6.8% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Mancelona	8.8 mi	11.3% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Elmira Township	9.1 mi	4.6% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Star Township	7.8% (±7.9 points)
2	Echo Township	2.8% (±2.1 points)
3	Jordan Township	1.4% (±1.2 points)
4	Milton Township (Antrim County)	1.3% (±1.2 points)
5	Banks Township	1.1% (±1.1 points)
6	Warner Township	0.6% (±1.8 points)
7	Helena Township	0.4% (±0.8 points)

Showing 7 of 15 places in Antrim 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 Star Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Star Township, used by 62.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Star Township heat with oil?

7.8% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Star Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Star Township have electric heat?

6.5% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Star Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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