How are homes heated in Polkton Charter Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Polkton Charter Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Polkton Charter Township, used by 39.0% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.3% heat with utility gas.

6.8% heat with electricity.

7.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 35.3% (±6.8 points)
Electricity: 6.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.2%

Heating fuel in Polkton Charter Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Polkton Charter Township	Ottawa County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	35.3% (±6.8 points)	83.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.2% (±3.4 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	6.8% (±3.5 points)	9.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	39.0% (±7.7 points)	3.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	9.5% (±4.5 points)	1.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.3% (±2.0 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.4 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 Polkton Charter Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ottawa County (0.8%).

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

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

In Polkton Charter Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ottawa County (9.4%).

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 Polkton Charter Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Polkton Charter Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Polkton Charter Township	—	6.8% (±3.5 points)	—
Coopersville	2.0 mi	5.7% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lamont	4.8 mi	0.8% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Crockery Township	5.7 mi	7.1% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Wright Township (Ottawa County)	6.1 mi	5.5% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Allendale	6.2 mi	25.8% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Allendale Charter Township	6.3 mi	20.4% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Ravenna Township	6.9 mi	6.3% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Robinson Township	7.7 mi	4.3% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lamont, MI (0.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allendale, MI (25.8%), Allendale Charter Township, MI (20.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wright Township (Ottawa County)	13.6% (±5.4 points)
2	Chester Township (Ottawa County)	10.1% (±4.3 points)
3	Polkton Charter Township	7.2% (±3.4 points)
4	Tallmadge Charter Township	3.4% (±4.1 points)
5	Blendon Township	3.3% (±2.3 points)
6	Crockery Township	2.8% (±2.2 points)
7	Jamestown Charter Township	2.4% (±1.5 points)
8	Olive Township (Ottawa County)	2.3% (±2.3 points)
9	Robinson Township	1.4% (±1.5 points)

Showing 9 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Polkton Charter Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Polkton Charter Township, used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Polkton Charter Township heat with oil?

7.2% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Polkton Charter Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Polkton Charter Township have electric heat?

6.8% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Polkton Charter Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkton charter township, Ottawa 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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