How are homes heated in Watertown Township (Tuscola County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Watertown Township (Tuscola County), used by 49.3% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.1% heat with utility gas.

7.6% heat with electricity.

7.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
30.1% (±8.2 points)
Electricity
7.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
7.2%

Heating fuel in Watertown Township (Tuscola County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWatertown Township (Tuscola County)Tuscola CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas30.1% (±8.2 points)45.2%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.7.2% (±4.6 points)3.3%0.8%3.9%
Electricity7.6% (±4.5 points)8.4%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)49.3% (±10.2 points)35.1%8.7%4.9%
Wood5.2% (±4.2 points)5.8%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.4 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±3.4 points)1.4%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.6% (±0.8 points)0.7%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 Watertown Township (Tuscola County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tuscola County (3.3%).

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

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

In Watertown Township (Tuscola County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tuscola County (8.4%).

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 Watertown Township (Tuscola County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Watertown Township (Tuscola County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Watertown Township (Tuscola County)—7.6% (±4.5 points)—
Mayville4.9 mi6.3% (±5.2 points)Not measurably different
Otter Lake5.2 mi5.0% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Fremont Township (Tuscola County)5.6 mi5.3% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Millington Township5.6 mi4.7% (±2.5 points)Not measurably different
Millington5.8 mi7.7% (±5.4 points)Not measurably different
Rich Township5.8 mi3.1% (±1.7 points)Not measurably different
Marathon Township6.0 mi10.1% (±4.4 points)Not measurably different
Vassar Township7.6 mi4.2% (±4.4 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 Tuscola County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Arbela Township7.8% (±3.0 points)
2Novesta Township7.6% (±3.5 points)
3Watertown Township (Tuscola County)7.2% (±4.6 points)
4Kingston Township6.9% (±3.8 points)
5Elmwood Township6.5% (±3.8 points)
6 (tie)Ellington Township6.1% (±4.1 points)
6 (tie)Koylton Township6.1% (±3.5 points)
8Dayton Township (Tuscola County)6.0% (±3.1 points)
9Fremont Township (Tuscola County)5.8% (±7.2 points)

Showing 9 of 25 places in Tuscola County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Watertown Township (Tuscola County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fostoria.

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 Watertown Township (Tuscola County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Watertown Township (Tuscola County), used by 49.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Watertown Township (Tuscola County) heat with oil?

7.2% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Watertown Township (Tuscola County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Watertown Township (Tuscola County) have electric heat?

7.6% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Watertown Township (Tuscola County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Watertown township, Tuscola County, Michigan (county subdivision:84460, in state:26 county:157).

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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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