How are homes heated in Watson Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Watson Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Watson Township, used by 52.7% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.6% heat with utility gas.

5.4% heat with electricity.

5.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.6% (±5.4 points)
Electricity: 5.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.4%

Heating fuel in Watson Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Watson Township	Allegan County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	9.6% (±5.4 points)	62.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.4% (±3.1 points)	2.7%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.4% (±3.4 points)	5.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	52.7% (±7.9 points)	19.3%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	9.8% (±3.2 points)	3.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.0 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	17.1% (±9.0 points)	5.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.0 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 Watson Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allegan County (2.7%).

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

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

In Watson Township, 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 Watson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Watson Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Watson Township	—	5.4% (±3.4 points)	—
Martin	4.4 mi	6.4% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Otsego Township	5.2 mi	3.1% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Martin Township	5.6 mi	6.1% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Allegan Township	5.7 mi	3.6% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hopkins	5.7 mi	7.7% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hopkins Township	5.8 mi	6.5% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Allegan	6.0 mi	9.4% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Otsego	6.3 mi	5.2% (±3.6 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
3	Lee Township (Allegan County)	7.8% (±5.7 points)
4	Casco Township (Allegan County)	6.8% (±3.3 points)
5	Trowbridge Township	6.6% (±4.4 points)
6 (tie)	Hopkins Township	6.2% (±3.6 points)
6 (tie)	Valley Township	6.2% (±4.5 points)
8	Cheshire Township	6.1% (±4.9 points)
9	Watson Township	5.4% (±3.1 points)
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)

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 Watson Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Watson Township, used by 52.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Watson Township heat with oil?

5.4% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Watson Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Watson Township have electric heat?

5.4% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Watson Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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