How are homes heated in Sheridan Charter Township, MI?

Name: Heating fuel in Sheridan Charter Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sheridan Charter Township, used by 55.0% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.8% heat with electricity.

4.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.0% (±6.7 points)
Electricity: 10.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.6%

Heating fuel in Sheridan Charter Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Sheridan Charter Township	Newaygo County	Michigan	United States
Utility gas	55.0% (±6.7 points)	34.4%	74.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.6% (±2.9 points)	3.8%	0.8%	3.9%
Electricity	10.8% (±7.3 points)	8.2%	12.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	13.9% (±4.6 points)	34.6%	8.7%	4.9%
Wood	14.7% (±4.1 points)	16.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.0 points)	2.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.2 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 Sheridan Charter Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Newaygo County (3.8%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (0.8%).

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

In Sheridan Charter Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Newaygo County (8.2%).

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 Sheridan Charter Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sheridan Charter Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Sheridan Charter Township	—	10.8% (±7.3 points)	—
Fremont	3.4 mi	11.9% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Holton Township	5.3 mi	2.7% (±2.1 points)	Lower
Bridgeton Township	5.6 mi	8.1% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Garfield Township (Newaygo County)	6.2 mi	10.8% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Dayton Township (Newaygo County)	6.7 mi	13.1% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cedar Creek Township (Muskegon County)	7.9 mi	1.3% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Greenwood Township (Oceana County)	8.0 mi	1.3% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Ashland Township	8.5 mi	4.4% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Holton Township, MI (2.7%), Cedar Creek Township (Muskegon County), MI (1.3%), Greenwood Township (Oceana County), MI (1.3%).

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
3	Home Township (Newaygo County)	7.8% (±4.9 points)
4	Grant Township (Newaygo County)	6.7% (±4.1 points)
5	Norwich Township (Newaygo County)	6.6% (±6.0 points)
6	Barton Township	5.5% (±2.5 points)
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)

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 Sheridan Charter Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sheridan Charter Township, used by 55.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Sheridan Charter Township heat with oil?

4.6% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Sheridan Charter Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Sheridan Charter Township have electric heat?

10.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Sheridan Charter Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheridan charter township, Newaygo County, Michigan

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 Sheridan charter township, Newaygo County, Michigan (county subdivision:73120, in state:26 county:123).

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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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