How are homes heated in Austin Township (Sanilac County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Austin Township (Sanilac County), used by 47.0% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.6% heat with utility gas.
10.8% heat with electricity.
8.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 14.6% (±17.4 points)
- Electricity
- 10.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.2%
Heating fuel in Austin Township (Sanilac County)
| Fuel used most | Austin Township (Sanilac County) | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.6% (±17.4 points) | 44.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.2% (±3.7 points) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.8% (±4.8 points) | 10.8% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 47.0% (±12.5 points) | 31.5% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.0% (±6.7 points) | 6.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 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 Austin Township (Sanilac County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Sanilac County (3.5%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Austin Township (Sanilac County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sanilac 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 Austin Township (Sanilac County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Township (Sanilac County) | — | 10.8% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Greenleaf Township | 4.6 mi | 13.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ubly | 4.6 mi | 11.5% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Township (Huron County) | 5.6 mi | 15.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Argyle Township | 6.0 mi | 13.9% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minden Township | 6.4 mi | 9.0% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Huron County) | 8.5 mi | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Evergreen Township (Sanilac County) | 8.5 mi | 5.4% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paris Township | 8.7 mi | 22.9% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Paris Township, MI (22.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Argyle Township | 11.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | Lamotte Township | 11.3% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 | Delaware Township | 9.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 5 | Wheatland Township (Sanilac County) | 8.9% (±5.1 points) |
| 6 | Flynn Township | 8.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 | Evergreen Township (Sanilac County) | 8.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Austin Township (Sanilac County) | 8.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 9 | Greenleaf Township | 8.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 | Moore Township | 7.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 11 | Bridgehampton Township | 7.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 12 | Speaker Township | 7.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Elk Township (Sanilac County) | 6.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Minden Township | 6.6% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sanilac 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 Austin Township (Sanilac County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Austin Township (Sanilac County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Austin Township (Sanilac County), used by 47.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Austin Township (Sanilac County) heat with oil?
8.2% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Austin Township (Sanilac County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Austin Township (Sanilac County) have electric heat?
10.8% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Austin Township (Sanilac 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 Austin township, Sanilac County, Michigan (county subdivision:04400, in state:26 county:151).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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