How are homes heated in Goodland Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Goodland Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Goodland Township, used by 43.9% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.4% heat with utility gas.

7.0% heat with electricity.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 35.4% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 7.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Goodland Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Goodland Township	Lapeer County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	35.4% (±8.1 points)	61.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±1.8 points)	2.5%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.0% (±3.3 points)	8.7%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.9% (±8.1 points)	20.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	8.1% (±4.6 points)	4.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±1.0 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2% (±1.2 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 Goodland Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lapeer County (2.5%).

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

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

In Goodland Township, 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 Goodland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Goodland Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Goodland Township	—	7.0% (±3.3 points)	—
Arcadia Township (Lapeer County)	5.6 mi	2.7% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Imlay Township	5.6 mi	4.9% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lynn Township	6.0 mi	5.4% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Imlay City	6.2 mi	13.5% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Attica Township	7.8 mi	8.1% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Burnside Township	7.9 mi	10.8% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Brown City	8.0 mi	11.0% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mussey Township	8.3 mi	13.6% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different

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

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Imlay City, MI (13.5%).

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
3	Arcadia Township (Lapeer County)	6.4% (±6.0 points)
4	Marathon Township	5.9% (±3.4 points)
5	Rich Township	5.4% (±3.1 points)
6	Burlington Township (Lapeer County)	4.6% (±2.9 points)
7	Burnside Township	3.9% (±2.3 points)
8	Oregon Township	3.3% (±2.6 points)
9	Goodland Township	3.0% (±1.8 points)
10	Metamora Township	1.9% (±1.7 points)
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)

Showing 13 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 Goodland Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Goodland Township, used by 43.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Goodland Township heat with oil?

3.0% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Goodland Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Goodland Township have electric heat?

7.0% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Goodland Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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