How are homes heated in Capac, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Capac, used by 87.2% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 87.2% (±7.3 points)
- Electricity
- 9.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Capac
| Fuel used most | Capac | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.2% (±7.3 points) | 74.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.4% (±7.4 points) | 9.0% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±0.9 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 Capac, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Clair County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Capac, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from St. Clair County (9.0%).
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 Capac
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capac | — | 9.4% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Berlin Township (St. Clair County) | 4.8 mi | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emmett Township | 6.2 mi | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Imlay Township | 6.4 mi | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (St. Clair County) | 7.0 mi | 15.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township | 7.5 mi | 5.4% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Almont Township | 7.8 mi | 7.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Imlay City | 7.9 mi | 13.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emmett | 8.0 mi | 1.1% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emmett, MI (1.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Capac lies inside Mussey Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Capac
What is the most common way to heat a home in Capac?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Capac, used by 87.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Capac heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Capac use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Capac have electric heat?
9.4% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Capac 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 Capac village, Michigan (place:13140, in state:26).
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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