How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County), used by 49.6% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.4% heat with utility gas.
3.7% heat with electricity.
3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 33.4% (±8.5 points)
- Electricity
- 3.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.0%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.4% (±8.5 points) | 44.2% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | 6.3% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 49.6% (±8.6 points) | 37.0% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.2% (±5.4 points) | 7.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.2% | 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 Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hillsdale County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hillsdale County (6.3%).
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 Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) | — | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Ransom Township | 5.3 mi | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | Lower |
| Cambria Township | 5.6 mi | 10.9% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Pittsford Township | 6.2 mi | 2.9% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Hillsdale County) | 6.4 mi | 3.7% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsdale | 7.3 mi | 14.7% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Woodbridge Township | 7.5 mi | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsdale Township | 7.7 mi | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Adams | 8.2 mi | 5.4% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ransom Township, MI (0.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cambria Township, MI (10.9%), Hillsdale, MI (14.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hillsdale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ransom Township | 5.8% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Allen Township | 5.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 6 | Wheatland Township (Hillsdale County) | 4.6% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Fayette Township | 4.1% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Adams Township (Hillsdale County) | 3.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 9 | Reading Township | 3.2% (±2.9 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) | 3.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 11 | Moscow Township | 2.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 12 | Camden Township | 2.5% (±1.6 points) |
| 13 | Scipio Township | 2.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 14 | Litchfield Township | 2.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 15 | Pittsford Township | 2.1% (±1.6 points) |
| 16 | Woodbridge Township | 2.0% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Hillsdale 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 Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County), used by 49.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) heat with oil?
3.0% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) have electric heat?
3.7% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) 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 Jefferson township, Hillsdale County, Michigan (county subdivision:41620, in state:26 county:059).
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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