How are homes heated in Wexford Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Wexford Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wexford Township, used by 57.7% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.7% heat with utility gas.

3.7% heat with electricity.

6.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.7% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 3.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.1%

Heating fuel in Wexford Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wexford Township	Wexford County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	2.7% (±2.2 points)	48.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.1% (±4.5 points)	1.0%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.7% (±3.5 points)	8.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.7% (±8.3 points)	29.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	23.8% (±7.9 points)	10.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.9% (±4.4 points)	2.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.1 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 Wexford Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Wexford County (1.0%).

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

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

In Wexford Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Wexford County (8.2%).

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 Wexford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wexford Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wexford Township	—	3.7% (±3.5 points)	—
Buckley	4.9 mi	6.8% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Mesick	5.1 mi	7.9% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Hanover Township (Wexford County)	5.7 mi	8.2% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cleon Township	6.3 mi	3.6% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Springville Township	6.4 mi	6.9% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)	6.4 mi	8.2% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Colfax Township (Benzie County)	7.5 mi	15.1% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
Copemish	8.1 mi	2.0% (±2.8 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 Wexford County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Boon Township	10.3% (±6.4 points)
2	Wexford Township	6.1% (±4.5 points)
3	Liberty Township (Wexford County)	2.7% (±3.4 points)
4	Springville Township	2.2% (±1.5 points)
5	Selma Township	1.9% (±1.8 points)
6	Hanover Township (Wexford County)	1.8% (±2.4 points)
7	Clam Lake Township	1.4% (±1.6 points)
8 (tie)	Antioch Township	0.9% (±1.3 points)

Showing 8 of 18 places in Wexford 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 Wexford Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wexford Township, used by 57.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wexford Township heat with oil?

6.1% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Wexford Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wexford Township have electric heat?

3.7% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Wexford Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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