How are homes heated in South Range, MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Range, used by 84.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.5% heat with electricity.
3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 84.4% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 9.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.0%
Heating fuel in South Range
| Fuel used most | South Range | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.4% (±7.0 points) | 62.5% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.5% (±4.4 points) | 8.3% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±3.5 points) | 17.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 7.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.2 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 South Range, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Houghton County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In South Range, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Houghton County (8.3%).
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 South Range
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Range | — | 9.5% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Houghton | 4.6 mi | 16.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hancock | 5.1 mi | 7.4% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 6.3 mi | 4.3% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Charter Township | 7.0 mi | 14.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton Township | 7.1 mi | 6.1% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dollar Bay | 7.6 mi | 2.9% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Chassell Township | 8.0 mi | 4.7% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 8.1 mi | 9.9% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dollar Bay, MI (2.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Houghton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper City | 12.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 2 | South Range | 3.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | Calumet | 1.5% (±1.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lake Linden | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Laurium | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
South Range lies inside Adams Township (Houghton 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 South Range
What is the most common way to heat a home in South Range?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Range, used by 84.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in South Range heat with oil?
3.0% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in South Range use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in South Range have electric heat?
9.5% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in South Range 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 South Range village, Michigan (place:75220, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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