How are homes heated in Newkirk Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Newkirk Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Newkirk Township, used by 63.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.6% heat with utility gas.

2.5% heat with electricity.

3.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.6% (±6.3 points)
Electricity: 2.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.8%

Heating fuel in Newkirk Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Newkirk Township	Lake County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	6.6% (±6.3 points)	13.3%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.8% (±3.6 points)	2.9%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	2.5% (±2.4 points)	8.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	63.9% (±9.4 points)	53.1%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	20.6% (±7.5 points)	19.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.5% (±2.6 points)	2.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.3%	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 Newkirk Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lake County (2.9%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Newkirk Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lake 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 Newkirk Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Newkirk Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Newkirk Township	—	2.5% (±2.4 points)	—
Eden Township (Lake County)	5.8 mi	6.6% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Dover Township (Lake County)	6.3 mi	4.3% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Peacock Township	7.4 mi	14.0% (±10.3 points)	Higher
South Branch Township (Wexford County)	7.6 mi	6.5% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ellsworth Township	7.8 mi	5.0% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Henderson Township	10 mi	4.0% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Cherry Valley Township	10 mi	12.3% (±8.0 points)	Higher
Webber Township	11 mi	16.0% (±5.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peacock Township, MI (14.0%), Cherry Valley Township, MI (12.3%), Webber Township, MI (16.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Pleasant Plains Township	8.6% (±8.0 points)
2	Lake Township (Lake County)	7.4% (±7.4 points)
3	Chase Township	4.8% (±2.5 points)
4	Newkirk Township	3.8% (±3.6 points)
5	Ellsworth Township	2.8% (±2.3 points)
6	Pinora Township	1.9% (±1.9 points)
7	Yates Township	1.6% (±2.7 points)
8	Eden Township (Lake County)	1.2% (±1.6 points)
9 (tie)	Cherry Valley Township	0.9% (±1.2 points)
9 (tie)	Peacock Township	0.9% (±1.1 points)

Showing 10 of 15 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Newkirk Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Luther.

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 Newkirk Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Newkirk Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Newkirk Township, used by 63.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Newkirk Township heat with oil?

3.8% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Newkirk Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Newkirk Township have electric heat?

2.5% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Newkirk Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newkirk township, Lake County, Michigan

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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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