How are homes heated in Leroy Township (Calhoun County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Leroy Township (Calhoun County), used by 65.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.8% heat with electricity.
3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 65.0% (±11.5 points)
- Electricity
- 5.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.3%
Heating fuel in Leroy Township (Calhoun County)
| Fuel used most | Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.0% (±11.5 points) | 74.8% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.3% (±3.9 points) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.8% (±6.1 points) | 9.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 20.5% (±9.1 points) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.3% (±5.9 points) | 2.9% | 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) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 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 Leroy Township (Calhoun County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Calhoun County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Leroy Township (Calhoun County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Leroy Township (Calhoun County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | — | 5.8% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Athens Township | 5.2 mi | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township (Calhoun County) | 5.4 mi | 3.3% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Climax | 6.1 mi | 24.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Climax Township | 6.4 mi | 12.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Creek | 7.1 mi | 12.2% (±1.6 points) | Higher |
| Athens | 7.6 mi | 3.5% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township (Calhoun County) | 8.1 mi | 9.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wakeshma Township | 8.4 mi | 4.1% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Battle Creek, MI (12.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 9 | Albion Township | 4.3% (±3.0 points) |
| 10 | Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | 3.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 11 | Athens Township | 3.1% (±1.8 points) |
| 12 | Burlington Township (Calhoun County) | 2.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 13 | Sheridan Township (Calhoun County) | 1.5% (±1.4 points) |
| 14 | Newton Township (Calhoun County) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) |
| 15 | Bedford Charter Township | 0.8% (±0.8 points) |
| 16 | Emmett Charter Township | 0.7% (±0.8 points) |
Showing 13 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 Leroy Township (Calhoun County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Leroy Township (Calhoun County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Leroy Township (Calhoun County), used by 65.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Leroy Township (Calhoun County) heat with oil?
3.3% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Leroy Township (Calhoun County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Leroy Township (Calhoun County) have electric heat?
5.8% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Leroy Township (Calhoun 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 Leroy township, Calhoun County, Michigan (county subdivision:47060, in state:26 county:025).
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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