How are homes heated in Elba Township (Lapeer County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Elba Township (Lapeer County), MI, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elba Township (Lapeer County), used by 72.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.4% heat with electricity.

0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 72.8% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 5.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.4%

Heating fuel in Elba Township (Lapeer County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elba Township (Lapeer County)	Lapeer County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	72.8% (±7.0 points)	61.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.4% (±0.6 points)	2.5%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.4% (±4.0 points)	8.7%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	13.5% (±5.0 points)	20.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	3.7% (±2.7 points)	4.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.2% (±2.8 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.0% (±2.9 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 Elba Township (Lapeer County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Lapeer County (2.5%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Elba Township (Lapeer County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lapeer County (8.7%).

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 (Lapeer County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elba Township (Lapeer County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elba Township (Lapeer County)	—	5.4% (±4.0 points)	—
Lapeer	3.9 mi	10.6% (±2.9 points)	Higher
Oregon Township	5.1 mi	6.3% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lapeer Township	6.2 mi	8.5% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hadley Township	6.2 mi	9.4% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Davison Township	6.3 mi	12.6% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Davison	6.5 mi	24.7% (±6.7 points)	Higher
Metamora	7.0 mi	6.3% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Mayfield Township (Lapeer County)	8.1 mi	15.2% (±4.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lapeer, MI (10.6%), Davison Township, MI (12.6%), Davison, MI (24.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
11	Hadley Township	1.8% (±1.5 points)
12	Imlay Township	1.6% (±1.4 points)
13 (tie)	Lapeer Township	0.8% (±1.1 points)
13 (tie)	North Branch Township	0.8% (±1.1 points)
15	Mayfield Township (Lapeer County)	0.7% (±0.8 points)
16	Dryden Township	0.6% (±0.9 points)
17	Elba Township (Lapeer County)	0.4% (±0.6 points)
18 (tie)	Imlay City	0.0% (±1.8 points)
18 (tie)	Lapeer	0.0% (±0.8 points)
18 (tie)	Almont Township	0.0% (±1.1 points)

Showing 10 of 20 places in Lapeer 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 Elba Township (Lapeer County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Elba Township (Lapeer County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elba Township (Lapeer County), used by 72.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elba Township (Lapeer County) heat with oil?

0.4% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Elba Township (Lapeer County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elba Township (Lapeer County) have electric heat?

5.4% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Elba Township (Lapeer County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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