How are homes heated in Lakes of the North, MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lakes of the North, used by 78.5% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.2% heat with utility gas.
6.5% heat with electricity.
0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.2% (±2.8 points)
- Electricity
- 6.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.6%
Heating fuel in Lakes of the North
| Fuel used most | Lakes of the North | Antrim County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% (±2.8 points) | 41.0% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.5% (±5.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 78.5% (±10.3 points) | 33.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 11.3% (±11.1 points) | 9.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.8% | 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 Lakes of the North, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Antrim County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lakes of the North, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Antrim County (11.9%).
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 Lakes of the North
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes of the North | — | 6.5% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Star Township | 3.9 mi | 6.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Otsego County) | 4.3 mi | 5.1% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | 8.3 mi | 3.9% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chestonia Township | 8.5 mi | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mancelona | 8.8 mi | 11.3% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warner Township | 9.8 mi | 7.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otsego Lake Township | 11 mi | 18.2% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Coldsprings Township | 11 mi | 8.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Otsego Lake Township, MI (18.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Lakes of the North is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Mancelona Township, whose figures include 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 Lakes of the North
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lakes of the North?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lakes of the North, used by 78.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lakes of the North heat with oil?
0.6% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Lakes of the North use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lakes of the North have electric heat?
6.5% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Lakes of the North 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 Lakes of the North CDP, Michigan (place:45144, 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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