How are homes heated in Meade Township (Huron County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Meade Township (Huron County), used by 35.1% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.8% heat with utility gas.

8.0% heat with electricity.

8.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
30.8% (±14.0 points)
Electricity
8.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
8.0%

Heating fuel in Meade Township (Huron County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMeade Township (Huron County)Huron CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas30.8% (±14.0 points)54.9%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.8.0% (±4.9 points)3.5%0.8%3.9%
Electricity8.0% (±4.0 points)11.4%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)35.1% (±9.2 points)21.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood15.6% (±6.0 points)5.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±10.3 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±10.3 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel1.1% (±1.1 points)1.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used1.4% (±1.3 points)1.3%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 Meade Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Huron County (3.5%).

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

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

In Meade Township (Huron County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Huron County (11.4%).

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 Meade Township (Huron County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Meade Township (Huron County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Meade Township (Huron County)—8.0% (±4.0 points)—
Kinde5.2 mi7.5% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different
Chandler Township (Huron County)5.3 mi5.1% (±2.8 points)Not measurably different
Colfax Township (Huron County)5.6 mi14.4% (±4.2 points)Higher
Hume Township6.3 mi7.1% (±3.9 points)Not measurably different
Bad Axe6.6 mi14.1% (±5.4 points)Not measurably different
Lincoln Township (Huron County)6.6 mi11.7% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different
Elkton7.4 mi6.6% (±4.4 points)Not measurably different
Oliver Township (Huron County)7.6 mi9.2% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colfax Township (Huron County), MI (14.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
2Paris Township19.9% (±8.6 points)
3Brookfield Township (Huron County)14.0% (±11.7 points)
4Grant Township (Huron County)11.4% (±5.3 points)
5Sheridan Township (Huron County)11.1% (±5.9 points)
6Dwight Township8.5% (±5.5 points)
7Colfax Township (Huron County)8.3% (±3.2 points)
8Meade Township (Huron County)8.0% (±4.9 points)
9Chandler Township (Huron County)7.7% (±4.7 points)
10Sigel Township7.1% (±4.8 points)
11Oliver Township (Huron County)5.7% (±3.5 points)
12McKinley Township (Huron County)5.1% (±3.5 points)
13Lincoln Township (Huron County)4.9% (±3.8 points)
14Huron Township4.3% (±4.1 points)

Showing 13 of 31 places in Huron 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 Meade Township (Huron County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Meade Township (Huron County), used by 35.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Meade Township (Huron County) heat with oil?

8.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Meade Township (Huron County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Meade Township (Huron County) have electric heat?

8.0% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Meade Township (Huron 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 Meade township, Huron County, Michigan (county subdivision:52600, in state:26 county:063).

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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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Figures last updated on .

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