How are homes heated in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County), used by 63.6% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.8% heat with utility gas.

4.0% heat with electricity.

12.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.8% (±2.3 points)
Electricity: 4.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.6%

Heating fuel in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)	Saginaw County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	2.8% (±2.3 points)	73.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.6% (±4.5 points)	1.0%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.0% (±2.7 points)	13.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	63.6% (±7.9 points)	8.7%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.9% (±5.6 points)	1.6%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.0% (±2.7 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.3 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 Lakefield Township (Saginaw County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Saginaw County (1.0%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Lakefield Township (Saginaw County), 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 Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)	—	4.0% (±2.7 points)	—
Fremont Township (Saginaw County)	4.2 mi	2.1% (±1.6 points)	Not measurably different
Merrill	4.6 mi	9.9% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lafayette Township	5.0 mi	3.0% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Marion Township (Saginaw County)	5.6 mi	2.9% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Jonesfield Township	6.6 mi	7.5% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hemlock	6.8 mi	4.2% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Wheeler Township	7.4 mi	8.8% (±3.3 points)	Higher
Brant Township	7.7 mi	4.9% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wheeler Township, MI (8.8%).

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	Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)	12.6% (±4.5 points)
2	Fremont Township (Saginaw County)	8.6% (±4.7 points)
3	Zilwaukee Township	7.7% (±27.2 points)
4	Frankenmuth Township	7.2% (±7.6 points)
5	Blumfield Township	6.7% (±3.5 points)
6	Brady Township (Saginaw County)	6.4% (±3.3 points)
7	Brant Township	5.9% (±3.1 points)

Showing 7 of 30 places in Saginaw 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 Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County), used by 63.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) heat with oil?

12.6% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) have electric heat?

4.0% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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