How are homes heated in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County), used by 47.8% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

42.2% heat with utility gas.

3.9% heat with electricity.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
42.2% (±11.2 points)
Electricity
3.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
3.0%

Heating fuel in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostBlue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)Kalkaska CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas42.2% (±11.2 points)36.6%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.3.0% (±3.2 points)0.8%0.8%3.9%
Electricity3.9% (±3.2 points)6.6%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)47.8% (±12.5 points)41.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood3.0% (±2.9 points)12.7%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±12.1 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±12.1 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±12.1 points)1.4%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±12.1 points)0.2%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 Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kalkaska County (0.8%).

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

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

In Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kalkaska County (6.6%).

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 Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)—3.9% (±3.2 points)—
Coldsprings Township6.2 mi8.3% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Frederic Township6.4 mi2.2% (±1.9 points)Not measurably different
Mancelona Township6.8 mi8.5% (±3.7 points)Not measurably different
Lakes of the North8.3 mi6.5% (±5.4 points)Not measurably different
Excelsior Township8.9 mi2.8% (±1.9 points)Not measurably different
Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County)9.0 mi1.8% (±1.6 points)Not measurably different
Hayes Township (Otsego County)9.4 mi5.1% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different
Mancelona9.9 mi11.3% (±6.1 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mancelona, MI (11.3%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Springfield Township3.7% (±2.4 points)
2Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)3.0% (±3.2 points)
3Garfield Township (Kalkaska County)2.5% (±2.0 points)
4Rapid River Township1.4% (±1.6 points)
5Boardman Township0.9% (±1.7 points)
6Orange Township (Kalkaska County)0.6% (±0.7 points)
7 (tie)Clearwater Township0.4% (±0.6 points)
7 (tie)Coldsprings Township0.4% (±0.6 points)

Showing 8 of 12 places in Kalkaska 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 Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County), used by 47.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) heat with oil?

3.0% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) have electric heat?

3.9% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Blue Lake township, Kalkaska County, Michigan (county subdivision:09320, in state:26 county:079).

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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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