How are homes heated in Brookfield Township (Huron County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brookfield Township (Huron County), used by 39.3% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.1% heat with electricity.
14.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 39.3% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 5.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.0%
Heating fuel in Brookfield Township (Huron County)
| Fuel used most | Brookfield Township (Huron County) | Huron County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.3% (±8.8 points) | 54.9% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.0% (±11.7 points) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.1% (±5.2 points) | 11.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 32.3% (±9.1 points) | 21.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.9% (±5.5 points) | 5.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% (±2.1 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 Brookfield Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Huron County (3.5%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Brookfield Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Huron County (11.4%).
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 Brookfield Township (Huron County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Township (Huron County) | — | 5.1% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Gagetown | 4.6 mi | 7.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sebewaing Township | 5.4 mi | 10.9% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Township | 5.6 mi | 6.5% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Huron County) | 6.2 mi | 5.4% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winsor Township | 6.5 mi | 19.7% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Sebewaing | 7.8 mi | 9.6% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pigeon | 8.1 mi | 22.2% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Elkland Township | 8.4 mi | 12.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winsor Township, MI (19.7%), Pigeon, 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 Huron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomfield Township (Huron County) | 21.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 2 | Paris Township | 19.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 3 | Brookfield Township (Huron County) | 14.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 4 | Grant Township (Huron County) | 11.4% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 | Sheridan Township (Huron County) | 11.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | Dwight Township | 8.5% (±5.5 points) |
| 7 | Colfax Township (Huron County) | 8.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 8 | Meade Township (Huron County) | 8.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 9 | Chandler Township (Huron County) | 7.7% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Huron County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Brookfield Township (Huron County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Owendale.
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 Brookfield Township (Huron County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brookfield Township (Huron County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brookfield Township (Huron County), used by 39.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brookfield Township (Huron County) heat with oil?
14.0% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Brookfield Township (Huron County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brookfield Township (Huron County) have electric heat?
5.1% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Brookfield Township (Huron 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 Brookfield township, Huron County, Michigan (county subdivision:10940, in state:26 county:063).
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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