How are homes heated in Big Prairie Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Big Prairie Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Big Prairie Township, used by 38.7% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.1% heat with electricity.

3.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.7% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 3.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.4%

Heating fuel in Big Prairie Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Big Prairie Township	Newaygo County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	38.7% (±7.0 points)	34.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.4% (±2.3 points)	3.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.1% (±2.6 points)	8.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	33.8% (±6.8 points)	34.6%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	17.1% (±5.7 points)	16.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.0% (±1.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.0% (±2.0 points)	2.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.3 points)	0.6%	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 Big Prairie Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Newaygo County (3.8%).

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

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

In Big Prairie Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Newaygo County (8.2%).

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 Big Prairie Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Big Prairie Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Big Prairie Township	—	3.1% (±2.6 points)	—
Everett Township	5.0 mi	8.0% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Croton Township	6.2 mi	6.3% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Goodwell Township	6.3 mi	5.6% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Aetna Township (Mecosta County)	6.3 mi	4.5% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Brooks Township	7.4 mi	7.4% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
White Cloud	7.8 mi	16.7% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Reynolds Township	8.1 mi	4.9% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Wilcox Township	8.3 mi	11.5% (±6.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Everett Township, MI (8.0%), White Cloud, MI (16.7%), Wilcox Township, MI (11.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)	Ensley Township	5.3% (±2.5 points)
9	Sheridan Charter Township	4.6% (±2.9 points)
10	Lilley Township	4.0% (±4.6 points)
11	Everett Township	3.6% (±2.0 points)
12 (tie)	Denver Township (Newaygo County)	3.5% (±2.0 points)
12 (tie)	Lincoln Township (Newaygo County)	3.5% (±2.8 points)
14 (tie)	Big Prairie Township	3.4% (±2.3 points)
14 (tie)	Bridgeton Township	3.4% (±2.7 points)
16	Monroe Township	3.3% (±4.2 points)
17 (tie)	Beaver Township (Newaygo County)	2.8% (±2.3 points)
17 (tie)	Wilcox Township	2.8% (±3.2 points)
19	Garfield Township (Newaygo County)	2.7% (±2.0 points)
20	Sherman Township (Newaygo County)	2.2% (±1.6 points)

Showing 13 of 28 places in Newaygo 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 Big Prairie Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Big Prairie Township, used by 38.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Big Prairie Township heat with oil?

3.4% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Big Prairie Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Big Prairie Township have electric heat?

3.1% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Big Prairie Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Prairie township, Newaygo 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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