How are homes heated in Medina Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Medina Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Medina Township, used by 46.8% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.9% heat with utility gas.

8.8% heat with electricity.

2.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 16.9% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 8.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.6%

Heating fuel in Medina Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Medina Township	Lenawee County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	16.9% (±8.1 points)	74.6%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.6% (±2.0 points)	1.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	8.8% (±5.2 points)	8.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	46.8% (±9.9 points)	12.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	20.0% (±12.1 points)	1.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.2% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.6% (±2.5 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2% (±1.7 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 Medina Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lenawee County (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).

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

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

It is not measurably different from Michigan (12.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Medina Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Medina Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Medina Township	—	8.8% (±5.2 points)	—
Morenci	4.9 mi	6.9% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Wright Township (Hillsdale County)	5.9 mi	6.0% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hudson Township (Lenawee County)	6.2 mi	6.7% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Gorham Township	6.2 mi	16.2% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Fayette	6.4 mi	20.0% (±9.5 points)	Higher
Seneca Township	6.6 mi	2.6% (±2.1 points)	Lower
Waldron	6.9 mi	10.1% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hudson	7.0 mi	5.0% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seneca Township, MI (2.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fayette, OH (20.0%).

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
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)
13	Ridgeway Township	2.1% (±2.2 points)
14	Deerfield Township (Lenawee County)	1.8% (±2.0 points)
15	Riga Township	1.7% (±1.6 points)
16	Palmyra Township	1.3% (±1.4 points)
17	Morenci	1.2% (±1.4 points)

Showing 13 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 Medina Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Medina Township, used by 46.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Medina Township heat with oil?

2.6% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Medina Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Medina Township have electric heat?

8.8% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Medina Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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