How are homes heated in Westphalia Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Westphalia Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Westphalia Township, used by 50.4% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.0% heat with electricity.

4.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 50.4% (±6.1 points)
Electricity: 16.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.3%

Heating fuel in Westphalia Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Westphalia Township	Clinton County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	50.4% (±6.1 points)	62.3%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.3% (±2.4 points)	2.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	16.0% (±5.4 points)	12.3%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.5% (±4.7 points)	17.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	6.4% (±3.1 points)	3.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±1.2 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.3 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 Westphalia Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clinton County (2.9%).

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

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

In Westphalia Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clinton County (12.3%).

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 Westphalia Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Westphalia Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Westphalia Township	—	16.0% (±5.4 points)	—
Eagle Township	5.4 mi	8.5% (±4.1 points)	Lower
Riley Township (Clinton County)	5.9 mi	6.5% (±3.2 points)	Lower
Eagle	5.9 mi	11.1% (±14.4 points)	Not measurably different
Portland Township	6.5 mi	8.3% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Portland	6.7 mi	2.5% (±2.5 points)	Lower
Wacousta	6.8 mi	12.8% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different
Dallas Township	6.8 mi	6.5% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Fowler	7.7 mi	8.7% (±3.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eagle Township, MI (8.5%), Riley Township (Clinton County), MI (6.5%), Portland, MI (2.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3 (tie)	Greenbush Township (Clinton County)	11.6% (±5.8 points)
3 (tie)	Olive Township (Clinton County)	11.6% (±5.4 points)
5	Riley Township (Clinton County)	10.9% (±4.0 points)
6	Dallas Township	10.6% (±3.7 points)
7	Ovid Township (Clinton County)	7.1% (±4.0 points)
8	Bingham Township (Clinton County)	7.0% (±3.5 points)
9	Westphalia Township	4.3% (±2.4 points)
10 (tie)	Duplain Township	3.6% (±2.5 points)
10 (tie)	Victor Township	3.6% (±2.8 points)
12	Essex Township	3.0% (±1.4 points)
13	Ovid	2.5% (±3.5 points)
14	Watertown Charter Township	2.0% (±2.3 points)
15	Eagle Township	1.7% (±1.4 points)

Showing 13 of 19 places in Clinton County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Westphalia Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Westphalia.

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 Westphalia Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Westphalia Township, used by 50.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Westphalia Township heat with oil?

4.3% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Westphalia Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Westphalia Township have electric heat?

16.0% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Westphalia Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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