How are homes heated in Dover Township (Otsego County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Dover Township (Otsego County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dover Township (Otsego County), used by 56.6% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.6% heat with utility gas.

8.8% heat with electricity.

2.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.6% (±4.2 points)
Electricity: 8.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.9%

Heating fuel in Dover Township (Otsego County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Dover Township (Otsego County)	Otsego County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	6.6% (±4.2 points)	53.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.9% (±3.8 points)	0.5%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	8.8% (±5.8 points)	13.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	56.6% (±10.2 points)	23.2%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	20.2% (±7.3 points)	7.4%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.3% (±3.9 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5% (±1.5 points)	0.9%	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 Dover Township (Otsego County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Otsego County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Dover Township (Otsego County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Otsego County (13.2%).

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 Dover Township (Otsego County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Dover Township (Otsego County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Dover Township (Otsego County)	—	8.8% (±5.8 points)	—
Livingston Township	5.4 mi	14.3% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Corwith Township	6.0 mi	6.2% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Gaylord	6.5 mi	33.2% (±10.1 points)	Higher
Vanderbilt	7.1 mi	6.9% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bagley Township	7.1 mi	4.1% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Charlton Township	8.8 mi	5.7% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Chester Township (Otsego County)	9.0 mi	3.9% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Vienna Township	11 mi	3.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gaylord, MI (33.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Dover Township (Otsego County)	2.9% (±3.8 points)
2	Hayes Township (Otsego County)	1.6% (±1.8 points)
3	Corwith Township	0.9% (±0.9 points)
4	Chester Township (Otsego County)	0.8% (±1.2 points)
5	Livingston Township	0.6% (±0.9 points)
6 (tie)	Bagley Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)
6 (tie)	Elmira Township	0.4% (±0.7 points)

Showing 7 of 10 places in Otsego 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 Dover Township (Otsego County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dover Township (Otsego County), used by 56.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Dover Township (Otsego County) heat with oil?

2.9% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Dover Township (Otsego County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Dover Township (Otsego County) have electric heat?

8.8% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Dover Township (Otsego County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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