How are homes heated in Broomfield Township, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Broomfield Township, used by 46.5% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.0% heat with electricity.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 46.5% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 4.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Broomfield Township
| Fuel used most | Broomfield Township | Isabella County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.5% (±6.4 points) | 51.2% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | 19.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 30.9% (±7.1 points) | 20.1% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% (±1.3 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 Broomfield Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Isabella County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Broomfield Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Isabella County (19.4%).
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 Broomfield Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Township | — | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Lake Isabella | 3.3 mi | 11.8% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 5.5 mi | 8.6% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 5.6 mi | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | 6.7 mi | 7.1% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 7.1 mi | 7.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolland Township | 7.3 mi | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weidman | 7.6 mi | 2.0% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | 8.3 mi | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Isabella, MI (11.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Isabella County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Coe Township | 4.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 | Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 4.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | Lincoln Township (Isabella County) | 4.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 6 | Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 2.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 7 | Rolland Township | 2.3% (±1.5 points) |
| 8 | Fremont Township (Isabella County) | 2.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 9 | Broomfield Township | 2.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 10 | Vernon Township (Isabella County) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 | Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | 1.2% (±1.2 points) |
| 12 | Denver Township (Isabella County) | 0.9% (±1.7 points) |
| 13 | Union Charter Township | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 14 | Chippewa Township (Isabella County) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Mount Pleasant | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Isabella 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 Broomfield Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Broomfield Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Broomfield Township, used by 46.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Broomfield Township heat with oil?
2.0% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Broomfield Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Broomfield Township have electric heat?
4.0% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Broomfield Township 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 Broomfield township, Isabella County, Michigan (county subdivision:11140, in state:26 county:073).
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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