How are homes heated in Wright Township (Ottawa County), MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Wright Township (Ottawa County), MI, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wright Township (Ottawa County), used by 43.2% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.5% heat with utility gas.

5.5% heat with electricity.

13.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 29.5% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 5.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 13.6%

Heating fuel in Wright Township (Ottawa County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wright Township (Ottawa County)	Ottawa County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	29.5% (±6.2 points)	83.9%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	13.6% (±5.4 points)	0.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	5.5% (±3.2 points)	9.4%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	43.2% (±7.3 points)	3.8%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	4.4% (±2.4 points)	1.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.3% (±2.8 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.6 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 Wright Township (Ottawa County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Ottawa County (0.8%).

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

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

In Wright Township (Ottawa County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ottawa County (9.4%).

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 Wright Township (Ottawa County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wright Township (Ottawa County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wright Township (Ottawa County)	—	5.5% (±3.2 points)	—
Coopersville	4.2 mi	5.7% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lamont	5.1 mi	0.8% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Alpine Township	5.8 mi	19.1% (±4.2 points)	Higher
Chester Township (Ottawa County)	6.1 mi	3.5% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Polkton Charter Township	6.1 mi	6.8% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Tallmadge Charter Township	6.2 mi	8.5% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Walker	7.4 mi	9.5% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Allendale	8.0 mi	25.8% (±5.3 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lamont, MI (0.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alpine Township, MI (19.1%), Allendale, MI (25.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wright Township (Ottawa County)	13.6% (±5.4 points)
2	Chester Township (Ottawa County)	10.1% (±4.3 points)
3	Polkton Charter Township	7.2% (±3.4 points)
4	Tallmadge Charter Township	3.4% (±4.1 points)
5	Blendon Township	3.3% (±2.3 points)
6	Crockery Township	2.8% (±2.2 points)
7	Jamestown Charter Township	2.4% (±1.5 points)

Showing 7 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Wright Township (Ottawa County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Wright Township (Ottawa County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wright Township (Ottawa County), used by 43.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wright Township (Ottawa County) heat with oil?

13.6% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Wright Township (Ottawa County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wright Township (Ottawa County) have electric heat?

5.5% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Wright Township (Ottawa County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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