How are homes heated in Dayton Township (Newaygo County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dayton Township (Newaygo County), used by 33.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.8% heat with utility gas.

13.1% heat with electricity.

13.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
24.8% (±6.3 points)
Electricity
13.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
13.9%

Heating fuel in Dayton Township (Newaygo County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostDayton Township (Newaygo County)Newaygo CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas24.8% (±6.3 points)34.4%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.13.9% (±4.7 points)3.8%0.8%3.9%
Electricity13.1% (±5.6 points)8.2%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)33.0% (±7.0 points)34.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood13.8% (±3.8 points)16.0%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.9 points)0.1%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.9 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel1.5% (±1.7 points)2.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.9 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 Dayton Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Newaygo County (3.8%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Dayton Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Newaygo County (8.2%).

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 Dayton Township (Newaygo County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Dayton Township (Newaygo County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Dayton Township (Newaygo County)—13.1% (±5.6 points)—
Fremont4.0 mi11.9% (±5.6 points)Not measurably different
Hesperia4.6 mi10.0% (±5.7 points)Not measurably different
Greenwood Township (Oceana County)5.3 mi1.3% (±1.6 points)Lower
Denver Township (Newaygo County)5.5 mi4.4% (±2.3 points)Lower
Sherman Township (Newaygo County)6.3 mi3.0% (±2.1 points)Lower
Sheridan Charter Township6.7 mi10.8% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Holton Township7.7 mi2.7% (±2.1 points)Lower
Newfield Township8.5 mi5.7% (±3.2 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenwood Township (Oceana County), MI (1.3%), Denver Township (Newaygo County), MI (4.4%), Sherman Township (Newaygo County), MI (3.0%).

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Dayton Township (Newaygo County)13.9% (±4.7 points)
2Brooks Township8.0% (±6.3 points)
3Home Township (Newaygo County)7.8% (±4.9 points)
4Grant Township (Newaygo County)6.7% (±4.1 points)
5Norwich Township (Newaygo County)6.6% (±6.0 points)
6Barton Township5.5% (±2.5 points)
7 (tie)Ashland Township5.3% (±4.4 points)

Showing 7 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 Dayton Township (Newaygo County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dayton Township (Newaygo County), used by 33.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Dayton Township (Newaygo County) heat with oil?

13.9% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Dayton Township (Newaygo County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Dayton Township (Newaygo County) have electric heat?

13.1% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Dayton Township (Newaygo County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Dayton township, Newaygo County, Michigan (county subdivision:19960, in state:26 county:123).

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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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Figures last updated on .

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