How are homes heated in White River Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in White River Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in White River Township, used by 45.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

32.3% heat with utility gas.

11.0% heat with electricity.

2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 32.3% (±5.4 points)
Electricity: 11.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.2%

Heating fuel in White River Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	White River Township	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	32.3% (±5.4 points)	79.7%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.2% (±1.9 points)	1.0%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	11.0% (±4.0 points)	8.5%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	45.8% (±6.7 points)	7.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	6.5% (±3.0 points)	1.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.8% (±2.1 points)	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.4%	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 White River Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Muskegon County (1.0%).

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

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

In White River Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Muskegon County (8.5%).

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 White River Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with White River Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
White River Township	—	11.0% (±4.0 points)	—
Montague	3.1 mi	12.5% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Montague Township	3.5 mi	10.0% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Whitehall	4.5 mi	11.1% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Whitehall Township	6.5 mi	8.2% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Claybanks Township	6.7 mi	8.0% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Rothbury	6.9 mi	1.9% (±2.5 points)	Lower
Grant Township (Oceana County)	7.0 mi	11.8% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Fruitland Township	7.1 mi	8.6% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rothbury, MI (1.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Casnovia Township	7.6% (±4.1 points)
2	Ravenna Township	7.2% (±2.8 points)
3	Fruitport Charter Township	4.3% (±3.0 points)
4	Moorland Township	3.8% (±2.5 points)
5	Sullivan Township	3.2% (±2.5 points)
6	Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County)	2.7% (±2.9 points)
7	White River Township	2.2% (±1.9 points)
8	Cedar Creek Township (Muskegon County)	1.9% (±2.1 points)
9 (tie)	Laketon Township	1.7% (±2.4 points)
9 (tie)	Whitehall Township	1.7% (±1.1 points)
11	Holton Township	1.6% (±1.7 points)
12	Montague Township	1.0% (±1.0 points)
13	Muskegon Heights	0.9% (±1.2 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Muskegon 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 White River Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in White River Township, used by 45.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in White River Township heat with oil?

2.2% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in White River Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in White River Township have electric heat?

11.0% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in White River Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White River township, Muskegon 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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