How are homes heated in Gilford Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Gilford Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Gilford Township, used by 65.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.9% heat with utility gas.

10.2% heat with electricity.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 11.9% (±3.9 points)
Electricity: 10.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Gilford Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Gilford Township	Tuscola County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	11.9% (±3.9 points)	45.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±2.4 points)	3.3%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	10.2% (±6.8 points)	8.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	65.0% (±8.7 points)	35.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	8.6% (±5.9 points)	5.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±1.3 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.4 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 Gilford Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tuscola County (3.3%).

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

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

In Gilford Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tuscola County (8.4%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (12.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Gilford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gilford Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Gilford Township	—	10.2% (±6.8 points)	—
Fairgrove	4.4 mi	5.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Reese	5.4 mi	14.4% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Wisner Township	5.4 mi	3.8% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Fairgrove Township	5.7 mi	8.3% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Merritt Township	5.9 mi	2.7% (±2.5 points)	Lower
Denmark Township	6.3 mi	12.4% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Akron	6.7 mi	9.3% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
Juniata Township	8.1 mi	9.7% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Merritt Township, MI (2.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
9	Fremont Township (Tuscola County)	5.8% (±7.2 points)
10	Wisner Township	5.1% (±3.6 points)
11	Juniata Township	4.6% (±3.5 points)
12 (tie)	Akron Township	4.2% (±2.5 points)
12 (tie)	Fairgrove Township	4.2% (±1.8 points)
14	Columbia Township (Tuscola County)	3.4% (±2.0 points)
15	Gilford Township	3.0% (±2.4 points)
16	Tuscola Township	2.7% (±2.0 points)
17	Almer Township	2.1% (±1.4 points)
18	Elkland Township	1.9% (±1.4 points)
19 (tie)	Indianfields Township	1.8% (±2.1 points)
19 (tie)	Wells Township (Tuscola County)	1.8% (±2.1 points)
21	Vassar Township	1.6% (±2.4 points)

Showing 13 of 25 places in Tuscola 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 Gilford Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Gilford Township, used by 65.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Gilford Township heat with oil?

3.0% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Gilford Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Gilford Township have electric heat?

10.2% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Gilford Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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