How are homes heated in Lake Isabella, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lake Isabella, used by 59.9% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.8% heat with electricity.
1.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 59.9% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 11.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.5%
Heating fuel in Lake Isabella
| Fuel used most | Lake Isabella | Isabella County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.9% (±7.1 points) | 51.2% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.8% (±5.5 points) | 19.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.1% (±4.6 points) | 20.1% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.5% (±3.8 points) | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.6% (±2.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 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 Lake Isabella, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Isabella County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lake Isabella, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Isabella County (19.4%).
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 Lake Isabella
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Isabella | — | 11.8% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Broomfield Township | 3.3 mi | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Weidman | 4.4 mi | 2.0% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | 5.4 mi | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | 6.1 mi | 7.1% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 6.5 mi | 7.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 7.8 mi | 8.6% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 9.0 mi | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 9.9 mi | 4.9% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broomfield Township, MI (4.0%), Weidman, MI (2.0%), Nottawa Township (Isabella County), MI (2.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Isabella County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Isabella | 1.5% (±1.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Rosebush | 0.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Shepherd | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
Lake Isabella lies inside Sherman Township (Isabella County), 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 Lake Isabella
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lake Isabella?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lake Isabella, used by 59.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lake Isabella heat with oil?
1.5% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Lake Isabella use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lake Isabella have electric heat?
11.8% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Lake Isabella 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 Lake Isabella village, Michigan (place:44715, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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