How are homes heated in Blendon Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Blendon Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Blendon Township, used by 73.7% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.1% heat with electricity.

3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 73.7% (±5.3 points)
Electricity: 9.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.3%

Heating fuel in Blendon Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Blendon Township	Ottawa County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	73.7% (±5.3 points)	83.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.3% (±2.3 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	9.1% (±4.1 points)	9.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.1% (±3.3 points)	3.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	3.1% (±2.5 points)	1.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.6 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8% (±1.1 points)	0.5%	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 Blendon Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ottawa County (0.8%).

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

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

In Blendon Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ottawa County (9.4%).

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 Blendon Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Blendon Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Blendon Township	—	9.1% (±4.1 points)	—
Allendale Charter Township	5.6 mi	20.4% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Zeeland Charter Township	5.8 mi	6.9% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Olive Township (Ottawa County)	5.9 mi	9.7% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hudsonville	5.9 mi	6.4% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Allendale	6.0 mi	25.8% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Zeeland	6.1 mi	10.1% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Georgetown Charter Township	6.3 mi	7.6% (±1.3 points)	Not measurably different
Jenison	7.2 mi	3.5% (±1.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jenison, MI (3.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allendale Charter Township, MI (20.4%), Allendale, MI (25.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wright Township (Ottawa County)	13.6% (±5.4 points)
2	Chester Township (Ottawa County)	10.1% (±4.3 points)
3	Polkton Charter Township	7.2% (±3.4 points)
4	Tallmadge Charter Township	3.4% (±4.1 points)
5	Blendon Township	3.3% (±2.3 points)
6	Crockery Township	2.8% (±2.2 points)
7	Jamestown Charter Township	2.4% (±1.5 points)
8	Olive Township (Ottawa County)	2.3% (±2.3 points)
9	Robinson Township	1.4% (±1.5 points)
10	Port Sheldon Township	1.0% (±1.1 points)
11	Allendale Charter Township	0.9% (±0.9 points)

Showing 11 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Blendon Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Blendon Township, used by 73.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Blendon Township heat with oil?

3.3% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Blendon Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Blendon Township have electric heat?

9.1% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Blendon Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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