How are homes heated in Bunker Hill Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Bunker Hill Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Bunker Hill Township, used by 63.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.8% heat with utility gas.

1.3% heat with electricity.

7.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.8% (±2.1 points)
Electricity: 1.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.9%

Heating fuel in Bunker Hill Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Bunker Hill Township	Ingham County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	3.8% (±2.1 points)	68.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.9% (±8.9 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	1.3% (±1.2 points)	21.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	63.0% (±9.4 points)	6.7%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	16.0% (±4.6 points)	0.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	7.9% (±7.4 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.7%	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 Bunker Hill Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ingham County (0.8%).

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

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

In Bunker Hill Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ingham County (21.4%).

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 Bunker Hill Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bunker Hill Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Bunker Hill Township	—	1.3% (±1.2 points)	—
Leslie Township	5.4 mi	4.8% (±2.8 points)	Higher
Stockbridge Township	5.5 mi	23.3% (±6.9 points)	Higher
Dansville	5.9 mi	12.1% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Ingham Township	6.1 mi	4.1% (±2.2 points)	Higher
Leslie	6.5 mi	22.5% (±6.2 points)	Higher
Henrietta Township	6.5 mi	3.9% (±2.0 points)	Higher
Stockbridge	7.0 mi	28.7% (±8.5 points)	Higher
Vevay Township	7.3 mi	4.5% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leslie Township, MI (4.8%), Stockbridge Township, MI (23.3%), Dansville, MI (12.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Locke Township	14.2% (±6.1 points)
2	Onondaga Township	10.9% (±8.4 points)
3	Ingham Township	9.3% (±4.4 points)
4	Leslie Township	8.6% (±6.5 points)
5	Bunker Hill Township	7.9% (±8.9 points)
6 (tie)	Vevay Township	6.9% (±6.2 points)
6 (tie)	White Oak Township	6.9% (±3.8 points)
8	Wheatfield Township	6.8% (±4.1 points)
9	Aurelius Township	4.7% (±2.9 points)
10	Williamstown Township	3.2% (±1.8 points)
11	Alaiedon Township	2.5% (±1.9 points)

Showing 11 of 21 places in Ingham 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 Bunker Hill Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Bunker Hill Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Bunker Hill Township, used by 63.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Bunker Hill Township heat with oil?

7.9% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Bunker Hill Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Bunker Hill Township have electric heat?

1.3% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Bunker Hill Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bunker Hill township, Ingham County, Michigan

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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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