How are homes heated in Macon Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Macon Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Macon Township, used by 53.3% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.0% heat with utility gas.

6.8% heat with electricity.

5.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 30.0% (±8.5 points)
Electricity: 6.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.4%

Heating fuel in Macon Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Macon Township	Lenawee County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	30.0% (±8.5 points)	74.6%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.4% (±2.9 points)	1.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	6.8% (±3.8 points)	8.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	53.3% (±8.0 points)	12.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	1.2% (±1.3 points)	1.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.2% (±1.7 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.3 points)	0.4%	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 Macon Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lenawee County (1.7%).

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

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

In Macon Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lenawee County (8.3%).

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 Macon Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Macon Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Macon Township	—	6.8% (±3.8 points)	—
Britton	3.6 mi	7.4% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Tecumseh Township	4.7 mi	6.2% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ridgeway Township	4.7 mi	7.7% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Milan Township	5.3 mi	4.3% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Saline Township	5.4 mi	6.1% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Clinton Township (Lenawee County)	6.3 mi	5.2% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Tecumseh	6.4 mi	20.8% (±4.8 points)	Higher
Clinton	7.3 mi	4.6% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tecumseh, MI (20.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Ogden Township	15.4% (±11.4 points)
2	Seneca Township	11.9% (±12.4 points)
3	Franklin Township (Lenawee County)	7.8% (±6.2 points)
4	Dover Township (Lenawee County)	6.7% (±3.4 points)
5 (tie)	Hudson Township (Lenawee County)	5.4% (±3.8 points)
5 (tie)	Macon Township	5.4% (±2.9 points)
7	Fairfield Township (Lenawee County)	4.7% (±2.7 points)
8	Blissfield Township	3.7% (±3.5 points)
9	Rollin Township	3.2% (±2.8 points)
10	Rome Township	2.9% (±1.8 points)
11	Medina Township	2.6% (±2.0 points)
12	Woodstock Township	2.5% (±2.9 points)

Showing 12 of 26 places in Lenawee 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 Macon Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Macon Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Macon Township, used by 53.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Macon Township heat with oil?

5.4% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Macon Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Macon Township have electric heat?

6.8% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Macon Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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