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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Grant Township (Newaygo County), used by 48.8% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.5% heat with utility gas.

6.8% heat with electricity.

6.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
12.5% (±3.7 points)
Electricity
6.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene
6.7%

Heating fuel in Grant Township (Newaygo County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostGrant Township (Newaygo County)Newaygo CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas12.5% (±3.7 points)34.4%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.6.7% (±4.1 points)3.8%0.8%3.9%
Electricity6.8% (±4.3 points)8.2%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)48.8% (±7.2 points)34.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood19.1% (±6.3 points)16.0%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.4 points)0.1%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel6.1% (±4.7 points)2.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.4 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 Grant Township (Newaygo County), 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 Grant Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Grant Township (Newaygo County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Grant Township (Newaygo County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Grant Township (Newaygo County)—6.8% (±4.3 points)—
Grant3.1 mi15.3% (±7.2 points)Higher
Ashland Township5.4 mi4.4% (±2.9 points)Not measurably different
Newaygo5.4 mi18.9% (±7.7 points)Higher
Brooks Township5.5 mi7.4% (±4.2 points)Not measurably different
Ensley Township6.1 mi5.0% (±2.4 points)Not measurably different
Tyrone Township (Kent County)6.7 mi7.6% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
Croton Township7.8 mi6.3% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Garfield Township (Newaygo County)7.9 mi10.8% (±5.4 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grant, MI (15.3%), Newaygo, MI (18.9%).

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)
7 (tie)Ensley Township5.3% (±2.5 points)
9Sheridan Charter Township4.6% (±2.9 points)
10Lilley Township4.0% (±4.6 points)

Showing 10 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 Grant Township (Newaygo County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Grant Township (Newaygo County), used by 48.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

6.7% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Grant Township (Newaygo County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

6.8% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Grant 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 Grant township, Newaygo County, Michigan (county subdivision:34380, 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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