How are homes heated in Chester Township (Ottawa County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Chester Township (Ottawa County), MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chester Township (Ottawa County), used by 34.9% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.5% heat with electricity.

10.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 34.9% (±6.8 points)
Electricity: 3.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 10.1%

Heating fuel in Chester Township (Ottawa County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Chester Township (Ottawa County)	Ottawa County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	34.9% (±6.8 points)	83.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	10.1% (±4.3 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.5% (±1.9 points)	9.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	31.6% (±7.0 points)	3.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	13.5% (±4.1 points)	1.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.4% (±4.4 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.8 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 Chester Township (Ottawa County), 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 higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Chester Township (Ottawa County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ottawa County (9.4%).

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 Chester Township (Ottawa County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chester Township (Ottawa County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Chester Township (Ottawa County)	—	3.5% (±1.9 points)	—
Ravenna	5.1 mi	5.8% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Casnovia Township	5.2 mi	13.1% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Casnovia	5.5 mi	7.6% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sparta Township	6.0 mi	6.4% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Wright Township (Ottawa County)	6.1 mi	5.5% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Ravenna Township	6.1 mi	6.3% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Kent City	6.2 mi	13.7% (±6.7 points)	Higher
Sparta	6.8 mi	7.8% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kent City, MI (13.7%).

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)

Showing 8 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 Chester Township (Ottawa County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Chester Township (Ottawa County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chester Township (Ottawa County), used by 34.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Chester Township (Ottawa County) heat with oil?

10.1% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Chester Township (Ottawa County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Chester Township (Ottawa County) have electric heat?

3.5% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Chester Township (Ottawa County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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