How are homes heated in Pentland Township, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pentland Township, used by 48.8% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.7% heat with electricity.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 48.8% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 14.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Pentland Township
| Fuel used most | Pentland Township | Luce County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.8% (±7.4 points) | 41.6% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±2.4 points) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.7% (±6.5 points) | 11.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 25.0% (±6.3 points) | 31.9% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.1% (±3.5 points) | 10.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.4 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 Pentland Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Luce County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Pentland Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Luce County (11.4%).
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 Pentland Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Township | — | 14.7% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Newberry | 5.9 mi | 8.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | 8.5 mi | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Hudson Township (Mackinac County) | 10 mi | 8.4% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hulbert Township | 12 mi | 9.1% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakefield Township (Luce County) | 15 mi | 11.3% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| McMillan Township (Luce County) | 16 mi | 8.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus Township (Luce County) | 17 mi | 16.3% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hendricks Township | 17 mi | 0.0% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garfield Township (Mackinac County), MI (4.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Luce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Township (Luce County) | 13.2% (±14.8 points) |
| 2 | Pentland Township | 2.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 3 | McMillan Township (Luce County) | 1.9% (±1.8 points) |
| 4 | Lakefield Township (Luce County) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) |
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 Pentland Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Pentland Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pentland Township, used by 48.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pentland Township heat with oil?
2.0% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Pentland Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pentland Township have electric heat?
14.7% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Pentland Township 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 Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan (county subdivision:63500, in state:26 county:095).
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 last updated on .
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