How are homes heated in Lee Township (Calhoun County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Lee Township (Calhoun County), MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lee Township (Calhoun County), used by 48.8% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.8% heat with utility gas.

3.2% heat with electricity.

9.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.8% (±3.6 points)
Electricity: 3.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.7%

Heating fuel in Lee Township (Calhoun County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lee Township (Calhoun County)	Calhoun County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	4.8% (±3.6 points)	74.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.7% (±6.6 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.2% (±4.2 points)	9.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	48.8% (±9.3 points)	9.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	17.7% (±7.3 points)	2.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	2.5% (±4.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	13.1% (±8.6 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.7 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 Lee Township (Calhoun County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Calhoun County (1.2%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Lee Township (Calhoun County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Calhoun County (9.9%).

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 Lee Township (Calhoun County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lee Township (Calhoun County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lee Township (Calhoun County)	—	3.2% (±4.2 points)	—
Clarence Township	4.7 mi	5.6% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Olivet	5.2 mi	29.1% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Walton Township	6.0 mi	8.1% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Marengo Township	6.4 mi	8.9% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Convis Township	6.7 mi	3.6% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Brookfield Township (Eaton County)	7.1 mi	4.7% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sheridan Township (Calhoun County)	7.6 mi	3.1% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Springport	8.7 mi	8.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olivet, MI (29.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Calhoun County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Convis Township	10.8% (±4.9 points)
2	Lee Township (Calhoun County)	9.7% (±6.6 points)
3	Clarendon Township	9.6% (±6.6 points)
4	Eckford Township	8.6% (±5.2 points)
5	Clarence Township	8.0% (±8.0 points)
6	Fredonia Township	6.6% (±3.5 points)
7	Marengo Township	6.2% (±3.4 points)
8	Tekonsha Township	5.0% (±2.3 points)

Showing 8 of 23 places in Calhoun 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 Lee Township (Calhoun County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lee Township (Calhoun County), used by 48.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lee Township (Calhoun County) heat with oil?

9.7% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Lee Township (Calhoun County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lee Township (Calhoun County) have electric heat?

3.2% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Lee Township (Calhoun County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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