How are homes heated in Hemlock, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hemlock, used by 89.9% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 89.9% (±6.5 points)
- Electricity
- 4.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Hemlock
| Fuel used most | Hemlock | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 89.9% (±6.5 points) | 73.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.2% (±4.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.7% (±4.3 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±3.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.5% | 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 Hemlock, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Saginaw County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Hemlock, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Saginaw County (13.9%).
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 Hemlock
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock | — | 4.2% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Jonesfield Township | 4.2 mi | 7.5% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrill | 4.8 mi | 9.9% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township (Saginaw County) | 4.9 mi | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomas Township | 6.3 mi | 18.4% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) | 6.8 mi | 4.0% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingersoll Township | 7.3 mi | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Haley Township | 7.8 mi | 6.0% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swan Creek Township | 7.8 mi | 7.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Thomas Township, MI (18.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | 1.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 2 | Buena Vista | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Burt | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Freeland | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Hemlock | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Shields | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
Hemlock is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Richland Township (Saginaw County), whose figures include 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 Hemlock
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hemlock?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hemlock, used by 89.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hemlock heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Hemlock use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hemlock have electric heat?
4.2% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Hemlock 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 Hemlock CDP, Michigan (place:37600, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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