How are homes heated in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County), used by 54.0% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.6% heat with utility gas.

7.8% heat with electricity.

12.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
16.6% (±7.4 points)
Electricity
7.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene
12.0%

Heating fuel in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSheridan Township (Mecosta County)Mecosta CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas16.6% (±7.4 points)48.6%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.12.0% (±10.5 points)2.2%0.8%3.9%
Electricity7.8% (±4.9 points)9.6%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)54.0% (±10.6 points)30.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood5.4% (±2.7 points)6.9%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.6% (±1.0 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±4.7 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel2.4% (±3.4 points)1.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used1.1% (±1.6 points)0.7%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 Township (Mecosta County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mecosta County (2.2%).

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

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

In Sheridan Township (Mecosta County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mecosta County (9.6%).

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 Township (Mecosta County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)—7.8% (±4.9 points)—
Barryton4.8 mi6.0% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different
Sherman Township (Isabella County)4.9 mi7.3% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
Fork Township5.9 mi7.8% (±4.1 points)Not measurably different
Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)6.1 mi8.6% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Lake Isabella6.5 mi11.8% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different
Mecosta7.0 mi2.8% (±3.9 points)Not measurably different
Broomfield Township7.1 mi4.0% (±2.6 points)Not measurably different
Martiny Township7.1 mi5.7% (±2.5 points)Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)12.0% (±10.5 points)
2Colfax Township (Mecosta County)8.1% (±3.8 points)
3Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)7.6% (±3.9 points)
4Green Charter Township5.2% (±5.3 points)
5Grant Township (Mecosta County)4.7% (±4.9 points)
6Martiny Township3.3% (±1.9 points)
7Millbrook Township2.8% (±3.1 points)

Showing 7 of 17 places in Mecosta 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 Township (Mecosta County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County), used by 54.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) heat with oil?

12.0% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) have electric heat?

7.8% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Sheridan Township (Mecosta 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 Sheridan township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:73080, in state:26 county:107).

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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Figures last updated on .

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