How are homes heated in Williamstown Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Williamstown Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Williamstown Township, used by 63.1% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.4% heat with electricity.

3.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 63.1% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 4.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.2%

Heating fuel in Williamstown Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Williamstown Township	Ingham County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	63.1% (±7.5 points)	68.5%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.2% (±1.8 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	4.4% (±2.8 points)	21.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	18.8% (±4.9 points)	6.7%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	3.6% (±2.6 points)	0.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.3% (±0.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.9% (±5.6 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.8% (±2.3 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 Williamstown Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ingham County (0.8%).

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

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

In Williamstown Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ingham County (21.4%).

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 Williamstown Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Williamstown Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Williamstown Township	—	4.4% (±2.8 points)	—
Williamston	4.0 mi	16.8% (±6.5 points)	Higher
Haslett	4.4 mi	27.6% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Woodhull Township	5.3 mi	5.4% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Locke Township	5.4 mi	10.4% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Meridian Charter Township	5.5 mi	26.5% (±3.0 points)	Higher
Okemos	5.5 mi	24.8% (±4.3 points)	Higher
Wheatfield Township	7.0 mi	11.8% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Perry Township	7.6 mi	10.2% (±4.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Williamston, MI (16.8%), Haslett, MI (27.6%), Meridian Charter Township, MI (26.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Leslie Township	8.6% (±6.5 points)
5	Bunker Hill Township	7.9% (±8.9 points)
6 (tie)	Vevay Township	6.9% (±6.2 points)
6 (tie)	White Oak Township	6.9% (±3.8 points)
8	Wheatfield Township	6.8% (±4.1 points)
9	Aurelius Township	4.7% (±2.9 points)
10	Williamstown Township	3.2% (±1.8 points)
11	Alaiedon Township	2.5% (±1.9 points)
12 (tie)	Williamston	1.3% (±2.0 points)
12 (tie)	Leroy Township (Ingham County)	1.3% (±2.0 points)
14	Delhi Charter Township	0.6% (±0.6 points)
15	Stockbridge Township	0.4% (±0.6 points)
16	Lansing	0.2% (±0.1 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Ingham 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 Williamstown Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Williamstown Township, used by 63.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Williamstown Township heat with oil?

3.2% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Williamstown Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Williamstown Township have electric heat?

4.4% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Williamstown Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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