How are homes heated in Weesaw Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Weesaw Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Weesaw Township, used by 38.5% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.7% heat with utility gas.

18.5% heat with electricity.

15.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 15.7% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 18.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 15.6%

Heating fuel in Weesaw Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Weesaw Township	Berrien County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	15.7% (±5.7 points)	64.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	15.6% (±5.9 points)	2.2%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	18.5% (±6.0 points)	21.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.5% (±8.3 points)	8.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	7.5% (±7.2 points)	1.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±1.2 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.9% (±3.1 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 Weesaw Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Berrien County (2.2%).

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

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Weesaw Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Berrien County (21.3%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (12.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Weesaw Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Weesaw Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Weesaw Township	—	18.5% (±6.0 points)	—
Galien	3.5 mi	14.7% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Galien Township	4.2 mi	23.6% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Charter Township	5.1 mi	19.9% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Buchanan Township	5.6 mi	31.0% (±10.8 points)	Higher
Chikaming Township	5.9 mi	20.8% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Baroda Township	6.0 mi	24.2% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert	6.3 mi	17.2% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bridgman	6.7 mi	28.7% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Buchanan Township, MI (31.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Weesaw Township	15.6% (±5.9 points)
2	Bainbridge Township	14.2% (±5.6 points)
3	Berrien Township	9.8% (±7.6 points)
4	Pipestone Township	9.0% (±4.8 points)
5	Sodus Township	7.6% (±4.3 points)
6	Bertrand Township	5.6% (±2.7 points)
7	Three Oaks Township	4.5% (±3.7 points)

Showing 7 of 30 places in Berrien 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 Weesaw Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Weesaw Township, used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Weesaw Township heat with oil?

15.6% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Weesaw Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Weesaw Township have electric heat?

18.5% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Weesaw Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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