How are homes heated in Rush Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Rush Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rush Township, used by 38.8% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.9% heat with electricity.

5.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.8% (±7.2 points)
Electricity: 7.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.1%

Heating fuel in Rush Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Rush Township	Shiawassee County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	38.8% (±7.2 points)	60.2%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.1% (±2.6 points)	3.6%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.9% (±6.3 points)	10.6%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.0% (±7.7 points)	21.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	10.5% (±5.2 points)	3.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.9% (±2.0 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.5 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 Rush Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Shiawassee County (3.6%).

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

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

In Rush Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Shiawassee County (10.6%).

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 Rush Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rush Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Rush Township	—	7.9% (±6.3 points)	—
Oakley	5.1 mi	11.7% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Fairfield Township (Shiawassee County)	5.4 mi	9.2% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Brady Township (Saginaw County)	5.6 mi	11.4% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Owosso Charter Township	5.9 mi	7.3% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
New Haven Township (Shiawassee County)	6.5 mi	2.0% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Owosso	6.8 mi	19.1% (±3.8 points)	Higher
Middlebury Township	7.3 mi	3.8% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Chapin Township	7.8 mi	5.5% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Owosso, MI (19.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Bennington Township	9.0% (±6.1 points)
6	Shiawassee Township	8.5% (±4.0 points)
7	Vernon Township (Shiawassee County)	6.9% (±3.5 points)
8	Sciota Township	6.2% (±3.2 points)
9	Middlebury Township	5.8% (±3.3 points)
10	Burns Township	5.3% (±3.4 points)
11	Rush Township	5.1% (±2.6 points)
12	Venice Township	4.6% (±3.0 points)
13	Woodhull Township	3.5% (±2.7 points)
14	Caledonia Charter Township	3.2% (±2.2 points)
15	Perry Township	1.6% (±1.7 points)
16	Owosso Charter Township	1.2% (±1.6 points)
17	Perry	0.7% (±1.1 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Shiawassee 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 Rush Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rush Township, used by 38.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Rush Township heat with oil?

5.1% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Rush Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Rush Township have electric heat?

7.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Rush Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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