How are homes heated in Benton Township (Eaton County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Benton Township (Eaton County), used by 38.5% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

32.1% heat with utility gas.

8.5% heat with electricity.

5.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
32.1% (±6.3 points)
Electricity
8.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene
5.7%

Heating fuel in Benton Township (Eaton County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostBenton Township (Eaton County)Eaton CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas32.1% (±6.3 points)63.0%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.5.7% (±2.7 points)2.4%0.8%3.9%
Electricity8.5% (±3.8 points)15.2%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)38.5% (±6.4 points)13.7%8.7%4.9%
Wood8.7% (±4.3 points)3.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.9 points)0.1%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.9 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel6.4% (±5.4 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.9 points)1.1%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 Benton Township (Eaton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Eaton County (2.4%).

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

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

In Benton Township (Eaton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Eaton County (15.2%).

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 Benton Township (Eaton County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Benton Township (Eaton County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Benton Township (Eaton County)—8.5% (±3.8 points)—
Potterville2.5 mi15.9% (±7.2 points)Not measurably different
Oneida Charter Township5.1 mi13.2% (±6.3 points)Not measurably different
Charlotte6.0 mi19.0% (±4.2 points)Higher
Chester Township (Eaton County)6.1 mi2.3% (±1.5 points)Lower
Windsor Charter Township6.4 mi10.6% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Dimondale7.2 mi9.8% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different
Eaton Township7.4 mi6.4% (±3.0 points)Not measurably different
Grand Ledge7.7 mi22.2% (±5.4 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chester Township (Eaton County), MI (2.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charlotte, MI (19.0%), Grand Ledge, MI (22.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
3Walton Township17.2% (±5.9 points)
4Brookfield Township (Eaton County)8.2% (±4.1 points)
5Hamlin Township (Eaton County)8.1% (±5.4 points)
6Vermontville Township7.2% (±2.9 points)
7Oneida Charter Township7.0% (±3.2 points)
8Carmel Township6.0% (±3.9 points)
9Benton Township (Eaton County)5.7% (±2.7 points)
10Sunfield Township4.8% (±3.1 points)
11Eaton Rapids Township4.3% (±2.6 points)
12Kalamo Township3.7% (±2.5 points)
13Eaton Township3.4% (±2.5 points)
14Windsor Charter Township2.9% (±1.8 points)
15Bellevue Township1.1% (±1.4 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Eaton 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 Benton Township (Eaton County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Benton Township (Eaton County), used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Benton Township (Eaton County) heat with oil?

5.7% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Benton Township (Eaton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Benton Township (Eaton County) have electric heat?

8.5% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Benton Township (Eaton 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 Benton township, Eaton County, Michigan (county subdivision:07440, in state:26 county:045).

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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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