How are homes heated in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County), used by 50.7% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.9% heat with electricity.
4.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.7% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 4.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.7%
Heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County)
| Fuel used most | Fairfield Township (Lenawee County) | Lenawee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.7% (±7.7 points) | 74.6% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 8.3% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 35.4% (±7.6 points) | 12.3% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 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 Fairfield Township (Lenawee County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lenawee County (1.7%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairfield Township (Lenawee County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lenawee County (8.3%).
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 Fairfield Township (Lenawee County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Lenawee County) | — | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Lyons | 4.6 mi | 7.8% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royalton Township | 5.2 mi | 19.1% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Seneca Township | 5.6 mi | 2.6% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Township | 5.8 mi | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 6.2% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterfield Township | 8.1 mi | 7.9% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amboy Township | 8.4 mi | 23.2% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Morenci | 8.7 mi | 6.9% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Royalton Township, OH (19.1%), Amboy Township, OH (23.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lenawee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden Township | 15.4% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Seneca Township | 11.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Lenawee County) | 7.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 4 | Dover Township (Lenawee County) | 6.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hudson Township (Lenawee County) | 5.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Macon Township | 5.4% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Fairfield Township (Lenawee County) | 4.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 8 | Blissfield Township | 3.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 9 | Rollin Township | 3.2% (±2.8 points) |
| 10 | Rome Township | 2.9% (±1.8 points) |
| 11 | Medina Township | 2.6% (±2.0 points) |
| 12 | Woodstock Township | 2.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 13 | Ridgeway Township | 2.1% (±2.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Lenawee 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 Fairfield Township (Lenawee County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County), used by 50.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County) heat with oil?
4.7% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Lenawee County) have electric heat?
4.9% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Lenawee 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 Fairfield township, Lenawee County, Michigan (county subdivision:27020, in state:26 county:091).
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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