How are homes heated in Newton Township (Calhoun County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Newton Township (Calhoun County), MI, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Newton Township (Calhoun County), used by 57.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.3% heat with electricity.

1.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 57.0% (±6.9 points)
Electricity: 3.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.2%

Heating fuel in Newton Township (Calhoun County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Newton Township (Calhoun County)	Calhoun County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	57.0% (±6.9 points)	74.8%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.2% (±1.3 points)	1.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	3.3% (±2.3 points)	9.9%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	22.3% (±6.6 points)	9.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	12.0% (±7.5 points)	2.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.2% (±2.9 points)	1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.3%	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 Newton Township (Calhoun County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Calhoun County (1.2%).

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

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

In Newton Township (Calhoun County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Calhoun County (9.9%).

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 Newton Township (Calhoun County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Newton Township (Calhoun County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Newton Township (Calhoun County)	—	3.3% (±2.3 points)	—
Leroy Township (Calhoun County)	5.4 mi	5.8% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Emmett Charter Township	5.7 mi	10.3% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Burlington Township (Calhoun County)	6.0 mi	9.2% (±4.1 points)	Higher
Fredonia Township	6.0 mi	5.5% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Burlington	7.1 mi	13.4% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Athens Township	7.8 mi	4.2% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Marshall Township	8.6 mi	8.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Battle Creek	8.6 mi	12.2% (±1.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emmett Charter Township, MI (10.3%), Burlington Township (Calhoun County), MI (9.2%), Battle Creek, MI (12.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
8	Tekonsha Township	5.0% (±2.3 points)
9	Albion Township	4.3% (±3.0 points)
10	Leroy Township (Calhoun County)	3.3% (±3.9 points)
11	Athens Township	3.1% (±1.8 points)
12	Burlington Township (Calhoun County)	2.0% (±1.4 points)
13	Sheridan Township (Calhoun County)	1.5% (±1.4 points)
14	Newton Township (Calhoun County)	1.2% (±1.3 points)
15	Bedford Charter Township	0.8% (±0.8 points)
16	Emmett Charter Township	0.7% (±0.8 points)
17 (tie)	Albion	0.5% (±0.7 points)
17 (tie)	Homer Township (Calhoun County)	0.5% (±0.7 points)
19 (tie)	Marshall Township	0.3% (±0.5 points)
19 (tie)	Pennfield Charter Township	0.3% (±0.5 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Calhoun 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 Newton Township (Calhoun County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Newton Township (Calhoun County), used by 57.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Newton Township (Calhoun County) heat with oil?

1.2% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Newton Township (Calhoun County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Newton Township (Calhoun County) have electric heat?

3.3% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Newton Township (Calhoun County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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