How are homes heated in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County), used by 44.9% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.4% heat with utility gas.
8.9% heat with electricity.
2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 24.4% (±7.8 points)
- Electricity
- 8.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.7%
Heating fuel in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County)
| Fuel used most | Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.4% (±7.8 points) | 79.7% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.7% (±2.9 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.9% (±3.5 points) | 8.5% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 44.9% (±8.5 points) | 7.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.8% (±4.8 points) | 1.9% | 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 | 5.1% (±3.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±1.2 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 Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County), 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 Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County), 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 Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) | — | 8.9% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Twin Lake | 4.5 mi | 1.8% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Lakewood Club | 4.7 mi | 6.6% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall Township | 4.9 mi | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holton Township | 5.5 mi | 2.7% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Otto Township | 5.6 mi | 15.8% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dalton Township | 6.1 mi | 4.1% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | 7.2 mi | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Whitehall | 7.4 mi | 11.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Twin Lake, MI (1.8%), Holton Township, MI (2.7%), Dalton Township, MI (4.1%).
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) |
Showing 12 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 Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County), used by 44.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) heat with oil?
2.7% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) have electric heat?
8.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Blue Lake Township (Muskegon 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, Muskegon County, Michigan (county subdivision:09340, in state:26 county:121).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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