How are homes heated in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County), used by 67.8% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.2% heat with utility gas.

8.7% heat with electricity.

0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
2.2% (±1.7 points)
Electricity
8.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.7%

Heating fuel in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostCarp Lake Township (Emmet County)Emmet CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas2.2% (±1.7 points)57.4%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.7% (±1.3 points)0.3%0.8%3.9%
Electricity8.7% (±4.5 points)10.3%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)67.8% (±7.9 points)22.1%8.7%4.9%
Wood19.9% (±7.3 points)7.7%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±10.3 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±10.3 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±10.3 points)1.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±1.0 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 Carp Lake Township (Emmet County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Emmet County (0.3%).

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

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

In Carp Lake Township (Emmet County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Emmet County (10.3%).

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 Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)—8.7% (±4.5 points)—
Wawatam Township3.4 mi16.2% (±6.5 points)Not measurably different
Bliss Township5.8 mi4.4% (±2.7 points)Not measurably different
Mackinaw Township6.3 mi3.2% (±4.0 points)Not measurably different
Hebron Township6.8 mi0.9% (±2.2 points)Lower
McKinley Township (Emmet County)6.9 mi9.7% (±4.3 points)Not measurably different
Mackinaw City7.0 mi9.6% (±4.8 points)Not measurably different
Center Township8.6 mi10.1% (±6.7 points)Not measurably different
Munro Township9.0 mi5.4% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hebron Township, MI (0.9%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Springvale Township2.3% (±2.1 points)
2Maple River Township1.5% (±1.3 points)
3Center Township1.4% (±1.8 points)
4Friendship Township1.1% (±1.4 points)
5Bliss Township0.9% (±1.2 points)
6Readmond Township0.8% (±1.2 points)
7Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)0.7% (±1.3 points)
8Wawatam Township0.6% (±0.8 points)
9Pleasantview Township0.5% (±0.7 points)
10 (tie)Harbor Springs0.0% (±5.5 points)
10 (tie)Petoskey0.0% (±1.1 points)
10 (tie)Bear Creek Township0.0% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)Cross Village Township0.0% (±23.9 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Emmet 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 Carp Lake Township (Emmet County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County), used by 67.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) heat with oil?

0.7% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) have electric heat?

8.7% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Carp Lake Township (Emmet 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 Carp Lake township, Emmet County, Michigan (county subdivision:13500, in state:26 county:047).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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