How are homes heated in Wilson Township (Alpena County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Wilson Township (Alpena County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wilson Township (Alpena County), used by 43.2% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.9% heat with utility gas.

4.8% heat with electricity.

5.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 12.9% (±4.4 points)
Electricity: 4.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.3%

Heating fuel in Wilson Township (Alpena County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wilson Township (Alpena County)	Alpena County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	12.9% (±4.4 points)	63.6%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.3% (±2.7 points)	1.4%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.8% (±3.3 points)	9.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.2% (±9.7 points)	15.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	31.7% (±9.8 points)	9.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.1% (±2.4 points)	0.9%	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 Wilson Township (Alpena County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Alpena County (1.4%).

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

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

In Wilson Township (Alpena County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Alpena County (9.4%).

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 Wilson Township (Alpena County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wilson Township (Alpena County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wilson Township (Alpena County)	—	4.8% (±3.3 points)	—
Green Township	8.6 mi	5.0% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County)	9.1 mi	4.8% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Ossineke Township	9.4 mi	3.4% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Alpena	9.8 mi	15.3% (±3.4 points)	Higher
Long Rapids Township	11 mi	4.7% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Ossineke	12 mi	7.1% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Alpena Township	12 mi	6.0% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Sanborn Township	12 mi	7.4% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alpena, MI (15.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wilson Township (Alpena County)	5.3% (±2.7 points)
2	Wellington Township	5.2% (±6.2 points)
3	Long Rapids Township	4.5% (±3.7 points)
4	Ossineke Township	4.0% (±3.0 points)
5	Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County)	2.5% (±2.7 points)
6	Green Township	2.0% (±1.6 points)
7 (tie)	Alpena Township	1.1% (±0.7 points)

Showing 7 of 9 places in Alpena 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 Wilson Township (Alpena County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Wilson Township (Alpena County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wilson Township (Alpena County), used by 43.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wilson Township (Alpena County) heat with oil?

5.3% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Wilson Township (Alpena County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wilson Township (Alpena County) have electric heat?

4.8% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Wilson Township (Alpena County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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