How are homes heated in Plainwell, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Plainwell, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Plainwell, used by 85.8% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.6% heat with electricity.

3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 85.8% (±7.2 points)
Electricity: 7.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.1%

Heating fuel in Plainwell

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Plainwell	Allegan County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	85.8% (±7.2 points)	62.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.1% (±4.9 points)	2.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	7.6% (±5.0 points)	5.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±1.9 points)	19.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	1.3% (±2.1 points)	3.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.3 points)	5.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±2.3 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 Plainwell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allegan County (2.7%).

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

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

In Plainwell, 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 Plainwell

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Plainwell
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Plainwell	—	7.6% (±5.0 points)	—
Gun Plain Township	2.9 mi	2.2% (±1.7 points)	Lower
Otsego	3.0 mi	5.2% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Otsego Township	5.0 mi	3.1% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Alamo Township	5.2 mi	8.0% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Cooper Charter Township	5.3 mi	14.6% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Martin	6.4 mi	6.4% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Martin Township	7.3 mi	6.1% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Watson Township	8.2 mi	5.4% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gun Plain Township, MI (2.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cooper Charter Township, MI (14.6%).

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
10	Otsego Township	5.0% (±2.9 points)
11	Allegan Township	4.5% (±3.0 points)
12	Ganges Township	4.2% (±2.1 points)
13	Dorr Township	4.0% (±3.3 points)
14	Clyde Township (Allegan County)	3.4% (±2.0 points)
15	Manlius Township	3.3% (±2.3 points)
16	Plainwell	3.1% (±4.9 points)
17	Wayland Township	2.2% (±2.7 points)
18	Heath Township	2.0% (±2.1 points)
19	Fillmore Township	1.6% (±1.4 points)
20	Laketown Township	1.4% (±1.2 points)
21	Salem Township (Allegan County)	1.2% (±1.8 points)
22	Overisel Township	1.0% (±1.2 points)

Showing 13 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 Plainwell

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Plainwell, used by 85.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Plainwell heat with oil?

3.1% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Plainwell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Plainwell have electric heat?

7.6% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Plainwell heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainwell city, 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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