How are homes heated in Wakeshma Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Wakeshma Township, MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wakeshma Township, used by 51.2% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.8% heat with utility gas.

4.1% heat with electricity.

2.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 8.8% (±8.2 points)
Electricity: 4.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.6%

Heating fuel in Wakeshma Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wakeshma Township	Kalamazoo County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	8.8% (±8.2 points)	72.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.6% (±3.1 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.1% (±3.0 points)	19.1%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	51.2% (±10.5 points)	5.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	25.2% (±9.4 points)	1.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	7.7% (±5.3 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.6 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 Wakeshma Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (0.8%).

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

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

In Wakeshma 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 Wakeshma Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wakeshma Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wakeshma Township	—	4.1% (±3.0 points)	—
Leonidas Township	5.9 mi	5.5% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Brady Township (Kalamazoo County)	6.0 mi	8.0% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Athens Township	6.0 mi	4.2% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Climax Township	6.2 mi	12.7% (±8.0 points)	Higher
Athens	6.4 mi	3.5% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Mendon Township	8.3 mi	6.4% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Leroy Township (Calhoun County)	8.4 mi	5.8% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sherwood Township	8.5 mi	7.7% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Climax Township, MI (12.7%).

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)
9	Brady Township (Kalamazoo County)	1.5% (±1.5 points)
10 (tie)	Parchment	0.7% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)	Texas Charter Township	0.7% (±0.8 points)
12 (tie)	Cooper Charter Township	0.6% (±0.6 points)

Showing 12 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 Wakeshma Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wakeshma Township, used by 51.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wakeshma Township heat with oil?

2.6% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Wakeshma Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wakeshma Township have electric heat?

4.1% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Wakeshma Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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