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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Norwich Township (Newaygo County), used by 49.3% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.8% heat with utility gas.

3.1% heat with electricity.

6.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
1.8% (±1.7 points)
Electricity
3.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
6.6%

Heating fuel in Norwich Township (Newaygo County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostNorwich Township (Newaygo County)Newaygo CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas1.8% (±1.7 points)34.4%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.6.6% (±6.0 points)3.8%0.8%3.9%
Electricity3.1% (±2.1 points)8.2%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)49.3% (±10.1 points)34.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood36.6% (±11.9 points)16.0%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±12.4 points)0.1%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±12.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±12.4 points)2.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used2.6% (±2.2 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 Norwich Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Newaygo County (3.8%).

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

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

In Norwich Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Norwich Township (Newaygo County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Norwich Township (Newaygo County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Norwich Township (Newaygo County)—3.1% (±2.1 points)—
Monroe Township5.0 mi1.3% (±2.4 points)Not measurably different
Goodwell Township5.7 mi5.6% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
Barton Township6.1 mi1.0% (±1.7 points)Not measurably different
Big Rapids Charter Township6.5 mi13.1% (±5.1 points)Higher
Wilcox Township7.3 mi11.5% (±6.8 points)Higher
Home Township (Newaygo County)7.6 mi9.3% (±6.3 points)Not measurably different
Big Rapids7.7 mi20.9% (±4.3 points)Higher
Mecosta Township8.6 mi3.9% (±2.4 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Rapids Charter Township, MI (13.1%), Wilcox Township, MI (11.5%), Big Rapids, MI (20.9%).

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)
11Everett Township3.6% (±2.0 points)

Showing 11 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 Norwich Township (Newaygo County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Norwich Township (Newaygo County), used by 49.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

6.6% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Norwich Township (Newaygo County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

3.1% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Norwich 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 Norwich township, Newaygo County, Michigan (county subdivision:59300, 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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