How are homes heated in Elmer Township (Sanilac County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Elmer Township (Sanilac County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elmer Township (Sanilac County), used by 60.2% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.8% heat with utility gas.

3.6% heat with electricity.

16.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.8% (±2.0 points)
Electricity: 3.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 16.4%

Heating fuel in Elmer Township (Sanilac County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elmer Township (Sanilac County)	Sanilac County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	1.8% (±2.0 points)	44.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	16.4% (±6.5 points)	3.5%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.6% (±2.3 points)	10.8%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	60.2% (±8.5 points)	31.5%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.0% (±5.5 points)	6.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±2.3 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	4.4% (±4.8 points)	1.3%	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 Elmer Township (Sanilac County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Sanilac County (3.5%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Elmer Township (Sanilac County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Sanilac County (10.8%).

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 Elmer Township (Sanilac County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elmer Township (Sanilac County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elmer Township (Sanilac County)	—	3.6% (±2.3 points)	—
Sandusky	5.3 mi	17.1% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Moore Township	5.7 mi	14.8% (±7.0 points)	Higher
Flynn Township	6.3 mi	16.2% (±12.1 points)	Higher
Watertown Township (Sanilac County)	6.3 mi	2.3% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Marlette Township	6.9 mi	7.1% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lamotte Township	8.2 mi	13.9% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Elk Township (Sanilac County)	8.5 mi	6.0% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Custer Township (Sanilac County)	8.6 mi	7.4% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandusky, MI (17.1%), Moore Township, MI (14.8%), Flynn Township, MI (16.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Elmer Township (Sanilac County)	16.4% (±6.5 points)
2	Argyle Township	11.9% (±6.1 points)
3	Lamotte Township	11.3% (±4.5 points)
4	Delaware Township	9.6% (±4.1 points)
5	Wheatland Township (Sanilac County)	8.9% (±5.1 points)
6	Flynn Township	8.4% (±4.4 points)
7	Evergreen Township (Sanilac County)	8.3% (±4.2 points)

Showing 7 of 30 places in Sanilac 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 Elmer Township (Sanilac County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elmer Township (Sanilac County), used by 60.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elmer Township (Sanilac County) heat with oil?

16.4% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Elmer Township (Sanilac County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elmer Township (Sanilac County) have electric heat?

3.6% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Elmer Township (Sanilac County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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