How are homes heated in Grass Lake, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Grass Lake, used by 81.4% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 81.4% (±8.5 points)
- Electricity
- 10.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Grass Lake
| Fuel used most | Grass Lake | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.4% (±8.5 points) | 71.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.9% (±5.8 points) | 11.5% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.5% (±4.9 points) | 12.1% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±3.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.5 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 Grass Lake, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Grass Lake, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jackson County (11.5%).
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 Grass Lake
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake | — | 10.9% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Leoni Township | 5.1 mi | 11.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michigan Center | 6.2 mi | 8.8% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Napoleon Township | 7.0 mi | 10.1% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 7.0 mi | 5.6% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) | 7.1 mi | 15.5% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo Township | 8.4 mi | 7.6% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norvell Township | 8.7 mi | 3.2% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Vandercook Lake | 10 mi | 11.2% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norvell Township, MI (3.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Brooklyn | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Concord | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Grass Lake | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Hanover | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Parma | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Springport | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
Grass Lake lies inside Grass Lake Charter Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Grass Lake
What is the most common way to heat a home in Grass Lake?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Grass Lake, used by 81.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Grass Lake heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Grass Lake use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Grass Lake have electric heat?
10.9% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake village, Michigan (place:34480, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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