How are homes heated in Salem Township (Allegan County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Salem Township (Allegan County), MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Allegan County), used by 52.5% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.5% heat with electricity.

1.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 52.5% (±10.4 points)
Electricity: 4.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.2%

Heating fuel in Salem Township (Allegan County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Salem Township (Allegan County)	Allegan County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	52.5% (±10.4 points)	62.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.2% (±1.8 points)	2.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.5% (±3.0 points)	5.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.3% (±7.4 points)	19.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	2.6% (±2.4 points)	3.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	14.9% (±13.2 points)	5.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.5 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 Salem Township (Allegan County), 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 lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Salem Township (Allegan County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allegan County (5.5%).

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 Salem Township (Allegan County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Salem Township (Allegan County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Salem Township (Allegan County)	—	4.5% (±3.0 points)	—
Overisel Township	5.2 mi	5.8% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Jamestown Charter Township	6.0 mi	5.2% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Monterey Township	6.0 mi	2.0% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Dorr Township	6.5 mi	5.2% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Dorr	6.8 mi	5.3% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Heath Township	6.9 mi	6.1% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Hopkins	7.9 mi	7.7% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Zeeland Charter Township	8.4 mi	6.9% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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
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)
23	Gun Plain Township	0.9% (±1.3 points)
24	Saugatuck Township	0.7% (±1.0 points)
25 (tie)	Allegan	0.0% (±1.5 points)
25 (tie)	Douglas	0.0% (±4.1 points)
25 (tie)	Fennville	0.0% (±5.2 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 Salem Township (Allegan County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Salem Township (Allegan County), used by 52.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Salem Township (Allegan County) heat with oil?

1.2% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Allegan County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Salem Township (Allegan County) have electric heat?

4.5% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Salem Township (Allegan County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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