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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wilson Township (Charlevoix County), used by 47.2% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.8% heat with utility gas.

8.4% heat with electricity.

0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
26.8% (±5.7 points)
Electricity
8.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.5%

Heating fuel in Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWilson Township (Charlevoix County)Charlevoix CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas26.8% (±5.7 points)53.9%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.5% (±0.7 points)1.2%0.8%3.9%
Electricity8.4% (±4.5 points)10.8%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)47.2% (±7.7 points)23.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood10.8% (±3.6 points)7.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.5 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.5 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel4.8% (±4.0 points)2.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used1.4% (±1.5 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 Wilson Township (Charlevoix County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (1.2%).

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

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

In Wilson Township (Charlevoix County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (10.8%).

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 Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)—8.4% (±4.5 points)—
Boyne City3.4 mi16.4% (±5.6 points)Higher
East Jordan5.0 mi12.5% (±4.4 points)Not measurably different
Boyne Falls5.6 mi15.9% (±10.5 points)Not measurably different
Evangeline Township6.0 mi4.0% (±2.8 points)Not measurably different
Jordan Township6.6 mi6.8% (±3.7 points)Not measurably different
South Arm Township6.7 mi3.2% (±2.2 points)Lower
Boyne Valley Township7.4 mi14.4% (±5.8 points)Not measurably different
Melrose Township7.6 mi5.6% (±2.9 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Arm Township, MI (3.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boyne City, MI (16.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
7Melrose Township1.2% (±1.2 points)
8Boyne City1.0% (±1.5 points)
9South Arm Township0.8% (±1.2 points)
10 (tie)Hayes Township (Charlevoix County)0.6% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)Norwood Township0.6% (±1.3 points)
12 (tie)Charlevoix Township0.5% (±0.6 points)
12 (tie)Wilson Township (Charlevoix County)0.5% (±0.7 points)
14 (tie)Charlevoix0.0% (±2.3 points)
14 (tie)East Jordan0.0% (±3.1 points)
14 (tie)Bay Township0.0% (±5.1 points)
14 (tie)Boyne Valley Township0.0% (±4.7 points)
14 (tie)Hudson Township (Charlevoix County)0.0% (±9.1 points)

Showing 12 of 18 places in Charlevoix 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 (Charlevoix County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wilson Township (Charlevoix County), used by 47.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

0.5% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Wilson Township (Charlevoix County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

8.4% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Wilson Township (Charlevoix 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 Wilson township, Charlevoix County, Michigan (county subdivision:87700, in state:26 county:029).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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