How are homes heated in Leighton Township, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Leighton Township, used by 69.6% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.6% (±8.7 points)
- Electricity
- 8.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Leighton Township
| Fuel used most | Leighton Township | Allegan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.6% (±8.7 points) | 62.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.1% (±5.3 points) | 5.5% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | 19.3% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 9.4% (±7.9 points) | 5.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.7 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 Leighton Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Allegan County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Leighton Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allegan County (5.5%).
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 Leighton Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Township | — | 8.1% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Wayland | 4.3 mi | 9.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaines Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 14.4% (±2.6 points) | Higher |
| Dorr | 5.5 mi | 5.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornapple Township | 5.7 mi | 6.3% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dorr Township | 5.8 mi | 5.2% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 6.4 mi | 12.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayland Township | 6.6 mi | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Middleville | 7.1 mi | 7.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayland Township, MI (1.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gaines Charter Township, MI (14.4%).
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
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Allegan | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Douglas | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Fennville | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Otsego | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Saugatuck | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Wayland | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Leighton Township | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
Showing 7 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 Leighton Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Leighton Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Leighton Township, used by 69.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Leighton Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Leighton Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Leighton Township have electric heat?
8.1% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Leighton Township 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 Leighton township, Allegan County, Michigan (county subdivision:46760, in state:26 county:005).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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