How are homes heated in Pittsford Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Pittsford Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Pittsford Township, used by 54.1% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.1% heat with utility gas.

2.9% heat with electricity.

2.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 30.1% (±7.1 points)
Electricity: 2.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.1%

Heating fuel in Pittsford Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Pittsford Township	Hillsdale County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	30.1% (±7.1 points)	44.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.1% (±1.6 points)	2.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	2.9% (±1.9 points)	6.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.1% (±7.4 points)	37.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	8.8% (±4.5 points)	7.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.0 points)	0.4%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.1% (±2.6 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.0 points)	0.2%	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 Pittsford Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hillsdale County (2.6%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Pittsford Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Hillsdale County (6.3%).

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 Pittsford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Pittsford Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Pittsford Township	—	2.9% (±1.9 points)	—
Hudson	3.7 mi	5.0% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Wheatland Township (Hillsdale County)	6.0 mi	1.3% (±1.4 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County)	6.2 mi	3.7% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hudson Township (Lenawee County)	6.3 mi	6.7% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Wright Township (Hillsdale County)	6.6 mi	6.0% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Ransom Township	8.2 mi	0.6% (±1.0 points)	Lower
Rollin Township	8.2 mi	6.7% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Adams Township (Hillsdale County)	8.6 mi	3.7% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ransom Township, MI (0.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
9	Reading Township	3.2% (±2.9 points)
10	Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County)	3.0% (±2.5 points)
11	Moscow Township	2.9% (±2.2 points)
12	Camden Township	2.5% (±1.6 points)
13	Scipio Township	2.4% (±1.7 points)
14	Litchfield Township	2.3% (±2.3 points)
15	Pittsford Township	2.1% (±1.6 points)
16	Woodbridge Township	2.0% (±1.8 points)
17	Hillsdale Township	1.7% (±1.4 points)
18	Somerset Township	0.6% (±0.9 points)
19 (tie)	Hillsdale	0.0% (±1.1 points)
19 (tie)	Jonesville	0.0% (±3.2 points)
19 (tie)	Litchfield	0.0% (±4.6 points)

Showing 13 of 22 places in Hillsdale 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 Pittsford Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Pittsford Township, used by 54.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Pittsford Township heat with oil?

2.1% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Pittsford Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Pittsford Township have electric heat?

2.9% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Pittsford Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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