How are homes heated in Elba Township (Gratiot County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elba Township (Gratiot County), used by 50.1% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.5% heat with electricity.
2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.1% (±7.5 points)
- Electricity
- 6.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.7%
Heating fuel in Elba Township (Gratiot County)
| Fuel used most | Elba Township (Gratiot County) | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.1% (±7.5 points) | 57.2% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.5% (±3.8 points) | 10.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.8% (±5.9 points) | 22.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.1% (±6.3 points) | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 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 Elba Township (Gratiot County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gratiot County (2.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Elba Township (Gratiot County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Gratiot County (10.9%).
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 Elba Township (Gratiot County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elba Township (Gratiot County) | — | 6.5% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Chapin Township | 4.5 mi | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsie | 5.3 mi | 7.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Gratiot County) | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 5.8 mi | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Duplain Township | 6.1 mi | 6.4% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Shiawassee County) | 7.1 mi | 9.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Star Township | 8.1 mi | 3.1% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Saginaw County) | 8.4 mi | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Gratiot County), MI (1.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Gratiot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 4.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Newark Township | 4.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 8 | North Shade Township | 3.8% (±3.0 points) |
| 9 | Seville Township | 3.5% (±2.8 points) |
| 10 | Wheeler Township | 3.4% (±2.8 points) |
| 11 | Arcada Township | 2.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Elba Township (Gratiot County) | 2.7% (±1.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Pine River Township | 2.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | North Star Township | 2.2% (±1.6 points) |
| 15 | Fulton Township | 1.6% (±1.4 points) |
| 16 | Sumner Township | 0.8% (±1.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Alma | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Ithaca | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Gratiot County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Elba Township (Gratiot County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Ashley.
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 Elba Township (Gratiot County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elba Township (Gratiot County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elba Township (Gratiot County), used by 50.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elba Township (Gratiot County) heat with oil?
2.7% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Elba Township (Gratiot County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elba Township (Gratiot County) have electric heat?
6.5% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Elba Township (Gratiot 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 Elba township, Gratiot County, Michigan (county subdivision:25120, in state:26 county:057).
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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