How are homes heated in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County), MI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County), used by 58.7% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.0% heat with utility gas.
4.8% heat with electricity.
3.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.0% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 4.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.5%
Heating fuel in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County)
| Fuel used most | Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) | Newaygo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 34.4% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 8.2% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 58.7% (±8.8 points) | 34.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 25.2% (±9.4 points) | 16.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.0% (±3.0 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Lincoln Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Newaygo County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lincoln Township (Newaygo County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Newaygo County (8.2%).
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 Lincoln Township (Newaygo County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) | — | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Merrill Township | 4.8 mi | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denver Township (Newaygo County) | 5.8 mi | 4.4% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Cloud | 6.3 mi | 16.7% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Sherman Township (Newaygo County) | 6.8 mi | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilcox Township | 6.8 mi | 11.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Newaygo County) | 7.2 mi | 6.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township | 8.7 mi | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hesperia | 9.1 mi | 10.0% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Cloud, MI (16.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Newaygo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Ashland Township | 5.3% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ensley Township | 5.3% (±2.5 points) |
| 9 | Sheridan Charter Township | 4.6% (±2.9 points) |
| 10 | Lilley Township | 4.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Everett Township | 3.6% (±2.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Denver Township (Newaygo County) | 3.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) | 3.5% (±2.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Big Prairie Township | 3.4% (±2.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Bridgeton Township | 3.4% (±2.7 points) |
| 16 | Monroe Township | 3.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Beaver Township (Newaygo County) | 2.8% (±2.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Wilcox Township | 2.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 | Garfield Township (Newaygo County) | 2.7% (±2.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Newaygo 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 Lincoln Township (Newaygo County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County), used by 58.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) heat with oil?
3.5% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lincoln Township (Newaygo County) have electric heat?
4.8% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln Township (Newaygo 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 Lincoln township, Newaygo County, Michigan (county subdivision:47700, in state:26 county:123).
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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