How are homes heated in Pavilion Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Pavilion Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pavilion Township, used by 66.7% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.6% heat with electricity.

5.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 66.7% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 6.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.1%

Heating fuel in Pavilion Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Pavilion Township	Kalamazoo County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	66.7% (±7.3 points)	72.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.1% (±3.6 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	6.6% (±4.1 points)	19.1%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	19.1% (±5.9 points)	5.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	2.5% (±2.4 points)	1.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.2 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 Pavilion Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Kalamazoo County (0.8%).

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

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

In Pavilion Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Kalamazoo County (19.1%).

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 Pavilion Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Pavilion Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Pavilion Township	—	6.6% (±4.1 points)	—
Comstock Charter Township	5.5 mi	12.6% (±3.1 points)	Higher
Portage	5.9 mi	19.0% (±2.2 points)	Higher
Climax Township	6.1 mi	12.7% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Galesburg	6.4 mi	10.6% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Vicksburg	6.7 mi	14.0% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Brady Township (Kalamazoo County)	7.0 mi	8.0% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Kalamazoo	7.4 mi	25.0% (±2.2 points)	Higher
Eastwood	7.4 mi	24.8% (±8.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Comstock Charter Township, MI (12.6%), Portage, MI (19.0%), Kalamazoo, MI (25.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Charleston Township	5.2% (±3.0 points)
2	Pavilion Township	5.1% (±3.6 points)
3	Climax Township	4.1% (±2.7 points)
4	Alamo Township	2.7% (±2.5 points)
5 (tie)	Ross Township	2.6% (±2.1 points)
5 (tie)	Wakeshma Township	2.6% (±3.1 points)
7	Prairie Ronde Township	2.2% (±1.5 points)
8	Comstock Charter Township	1.8% (±2.5 points)

Showing 8 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Pavilion Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Pavilion Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pavilion Township, used by 66.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Pavilion Township heat with oil?

5.1% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Pavilion Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Pavilion Township have electric heat?

6.6% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Pavilion Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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