How are homes heated in Greendale Township, MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greendale Township, used by 58.6% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.3% heat with utility gas.
3.5% heat with electricity.
2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.3% (±3.3 points)
- Electricity
- 3.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.2%
Heating fuel in Greendale Township
| Fuel used most | Greendale Township | Midland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.3% (±3.3 points) | 65.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.7% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 58.6% (±8.1 points) | 15.9% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.9% (±7.1 points) | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 6.1% (±5.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.3% | 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 Greendale Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Midland County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Greendale Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Midland County (12.7%).
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 Greendale Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale Township | — | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Jasper Township | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Midland County) | 5.7 mi | 7.2% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chippewa Township (Isabella County) | 5.9 mi | 14.3% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Geneva Township (Midland County) | 6.4 mi | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coe Township | 8.1 mi | 9.3% (±3.3 points) | Higher |
| Jerome Township | 8.5 mi | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Midland County) | 8.7 mi | 7.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denver Township (Isabella County) | 9.0 mi | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chippewa Township (Isabella County), MI (14.3%), Coe Township, MI (9.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Midland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porter Township (Midland County) | 5.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 | Jasper Township | 5.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Hope Township (Midland County) | 5.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 | Ingersoll Township | 4.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 5 | Mount Haley Township | 3.7% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 | Geneva Township (Midland County) | 2.4% (±1.9 points) |
| 7 | Greendale Township | 2.2% (±2.5 points) |
| 8 | Mills Township (Midland County) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 | Lee Township (Midland County) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 10 | Warren Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 11 | Midland | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Coleman | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Edenville Township | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Midland 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 Greendale Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Greendale Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greendale Township, used by 58.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Greendale Township heat with oil?
2.2% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Greendale Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Greendale Township have electric heat?
3.5% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Greendale Township 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 Greendale township, Midland County, Michigan (county subdivision:34860, in state:26 county:111).
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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