How are homes heated in Eaton Rapids Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Eaton Rapids Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Eaton Rapids Township, used by 40.3% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.4% heat with electricity.

4.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 40.3% (±8.3 points)
Electricity: 4.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.3%

Heating fuel in Eaton Rapids Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Eaton Rapids Township	Eaton County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	40.3% (±8.3 points)	63.0%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.3% (±2.6 points)	2.4%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.4% (±4.5 points)	15.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	39.8% (±8.3 points)	13.7%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	7.9% (±4.8 points)	3.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.0 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.5% (±2.7 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 Eaton Rapids Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from 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 Eaton Rapids Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Eaton County (15.2%).

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 Eaton Rapids Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Eaton Rapids Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Eaton Rapids Township	—	4.4% (±4.5 points)	—
Eaton Rapids	3.4 mi	11.4% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Eaton Township	5.4 mi	6.4% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Windsor Charter Township	5.5 mi	10.6% (±4.0 points)	Higher
Potterville	6.3 mi	15.9% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Aurelius Township	6.3 mi	5.7% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Dimondale	6.6 mi	9.8% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hamlin Township (Eaton County)	6.9 mi	4.3% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Charlotte	8.2 mi	19.0% (±4.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eaton Rapids, MI (11.4%), Windsor Charter Township, MI (10.6%), Potterville, MI (15.9%).

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Hamlin Township (Eaton County)	8.1% (±5.4 points)
6	Vermontville Township	7.2% (±2.9 points)
7	Oneida Charter Township	7.0% (±3.2 points)
8	Carmel Township	6.0% (±3.9 points)
9	Benton Township (Eaton County)	5.7% (±2.7 points)
10	Sunfield Township	4.8% (±3.1 points)
11	Eaton Rapids Township	4.3% (±2.6 points)
12	Kalamo Township	3.7% (±2.5 points)
13	Eaton Township	3.4% (±2.5 points)
14	Windsor Charter Township	2.9% (±1.8 points)
15	Bellevue Township	1.1% (±1.4 points)
16	Grand Ledge	0.5% (±0.6 points)
17	Delta Charter Township	0.1% (±0.1 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 Eaton Rapids Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Eaton Rapids Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Eaton Rapids Township, used by 40.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Eaton Rapids Township heat with oil?

4.3% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Eaton Rapids Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Eaton Rapids Township have electric heat?

4.4% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Eaton Rapids Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton Rapids township, Eaton 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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