How are homes heated in Lee Township (Allegan County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lee Township (Allegan County), used by 57.7% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.6% heat with utility gas.

5.7% heat with electricity.

7.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
12.6% (±6.5 points)
Electricity
5.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
7.8%

Heating fuel in Lee Township (Allegan County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostLee Township (Allegan County)Allegan CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas12.6% (±6.5 points)62.5%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.7.8% (±5.7 points)2.7%0.8%3.9%
Electricity5.7% (±4.2 points)5.5%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)57.7% (±10.9 points)19.3%8.7%4.9%
Wood5.9% (±3.5 points)3.8%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy2.6% (±2.7 points)0.2%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel7.8% (±7.6 points)5.5%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.7 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 Lee Township (Allegan County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allegan County (2.7%).

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

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

In Lee Township (Allegan County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allegan County (5.5%).

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 Lee Township (Allegan County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lee Township (Allegan County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Lee Township (Allegan County)—5.7% (±4.2 points)—
Clyde Township (Allegan County)5.9 mi4.3% (±1.9 points)Not measurably different
Columbia Township (Van Buren County)6.0 mi11.6% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different
Casco Township (Allegan County)6.2 mi4.3% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different
Cheshire Township6.3 mi4.9% (±3.5 points)Not measurably different
Geneva Township (Van Buren County)7.0 mi6.8% (±5.2 points)Not measurably different
Bloomingdale7.7 mi10.7% (±5.8 points)Not measurably different
Breedsville7.7 mi1.5% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
Ganges Township8.1 mi4.4% (±1.9 points)Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Monterey Township9.3% (±4.4 points)
2Martin Township8.1% (±5.0 points)
3Lee Township (Allegan County)7.8% (±5.7 points)
4Casco Township (Allegan County)6.8% (±3.3 points)
5Trowbridge Township6.6% (±4.4 points)
6 (tie)Hopkins Township6.2% (±3.6 points)
6 (tie)Valley Township6.2% (±4.5 points)
8Cheshire Township6.1% (±4.9 points)
9Watson Township5.4% (±3.1 points)

Showing 9 of 31 places in Allegan 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 Lee Township (Allegan County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lee Township (Allegan County), used by 57.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lee Township (Allegan County) heat with oil?

7.8% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Lee Township (Allegan County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lee Township (Allegan County) have electric heat?

5.7% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Lee Township (Allegan 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 Lee township, Allegan County, Michigan (county subdivision:46600, in state:26 county:005).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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