How are homes heated in Assyria Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Assyria Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Assyria Township, used by 53.4% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.0% heat with utility gas.

9.9% heat with electricity.

4.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.0% (±4.4 points)
Electricity: 9.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.9%

Heating fuel in Assyria Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Assyria Township	Barry County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	9.0% (±4.4 points)	52.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.9% (±2.7 points)	3.0%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	9.9% (±4.1 points)	7.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	53.4% (±7.6 points)	26.0%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	15.0% (±5.0 points)	8.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.1% (±0.5 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.6% (±7.6 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.2 points)	0.7%	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 Assyria Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Barry County (3.0%).

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

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

In Assyria Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Barry County (7.4%).

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 Assyria Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Assyria Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Assyria Township	—	9.9% (±4.1 points)	—
Bellevue Township	5.3 mi	6.0% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Bellevue	5.4 mi	8.0% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Maple Grove Township (Barry County)	5.4 mi	7.8% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Pennfield Charter Township	6.0 mi	16.0% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Johnstown Township	6.6 mi	3.2% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Kalamo Township	7.8 mi	7.6% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bedford Charter Township	8.6 mi	4.4% (±1.9 points)	Lower
Convis Township	8.6 mi	3.6% (±2.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnstown Township, MI (3.2%), Bedford Charter Township, MI (4.4%), Convis Township, MI (3.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Orangeville Township	12.9% (±11.2 points)
2 (tie)	Barry Township	8.6% (±6.2 points)
2 (tie)	Carlton Township	8.6% (±4.8 points)
4	Maple Grove Township (Barry County)	5.3% (±3.1 points)
5	Woodland Township	5.1% (±3.1 points)
6	Assyria Township	4.9% (±2.7 points)
7	Hope Township (Barry County)	3.6% (±4.7 points)
8 (tie)	Baltimore Township	2.1% (±2.0 points)
8 (tie)	Castleton Township	2.1% (±2.9 points)
8 (tie)	Thornapple Township	2.1% (±1.8 points)
11	Johnstown Township	1.5% (±1.5 points)
12 (tie)	Irving Township	1.3% (±1.4 points)

Showing 12 of 17 places in Barry 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 Assyria Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Assyria Township, used by 53.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Assyria Township heat with oil?

4.9% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Assyria Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Assyria Township have electric heat?

9.9% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Assyria Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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