How are homes heated in Free Soil Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Free Soil Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Free Soil Township, used by 73.5% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.1% heat with utility gas.

3.1% heat with electricity.

4.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.1% (±4.2 points)
Electricity: 3.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.4%

Heating fuel in Free Soil Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Free Soil Township	Mason County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	4.1% (±4.2 points)	48.6%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.4% (±3.4 points)	0.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.1% (±2.4 points)	11.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	73.5% (±6.6 points)	28.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	14.2% (±5.0 points)	8.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.0 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.7%	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 Free Soil Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Mason County (0.9%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Free Soil Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mason County (11.5%).

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 Free Soil Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Free Soil Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Free Soil Township	—	3.1% (±2.4 points)	—
Fountain	5.8 mi	9.5% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Meade Township (Mason County)	5.8 mi	3.1% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Stronach Township	6.1 mi	4.7% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Sherman Township (Mason County)	6.1 mi	14.1% (±6.5 points)	Higher
Filer Charter Township	7.0 mi	12.6% (±4.5 points)	Higher
Grant Township (Mason County)	7.5 mi	6.9% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Sheridan Township (Mason County)	7.9 mi	7.6% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Victory Township	8.8 mi	9.8% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sherman Township (Mason County), MI (14.1%), Filer Charter Township, MI (12.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Riverton Township	5.5% (±3.9 points)
2	Free Soil Township	4.4% (±3.4 points)
3	Eden Township (Mason County)	3.1% (±3.5 points)
4	Custer Township (Mason County)	2.7% (±3.1 points)
5	Grant Township (Mason County)	2.6% (±2.5 points)
6	Sheridan Township (Mason County)	1.8% (±1.8 points)
7	Sherman Township (Mason County)	1.4% (±1.4 points)
8	Victory Township	1.1% (±1.3 points)

Showing 8 of 17 places in Mason County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Free Soil Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Free Soil.

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 Free Soil Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Free Soil Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Free Soil Township, used by 73.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Free Soil Township heat with oil?

4.4% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Free Soil Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Free Soil Township have electric heat?

3.1% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Free Soil Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Free Soil township, Mason 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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