How are homes heated in Sherman Township (Gladwin County), MI?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Gladwin County), used by 60.7% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.8% heat with utility gas.

7.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
10.8% (±4.8 points)
Electricity
7.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Sherman Township (Gladwin County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSherman Township (Gladwin County)Gladwin CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas10.8% (±4.8 points)42.2%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±6.7 points)0.5%0.8%3.9%
Electricity7.4% (±5.0 points)7.7%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)60.7% (±9.2 points)36.5%8.7%4.9%
Wood19.1% (±7.5 points)11.2%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±6.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel2.1% (±1.8 points)1.8%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±6.7 points)0.2%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 Sherman Township (Gladwin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gladwin County (0.5%).

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

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

In Sherman Township (Gladwin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Gladwin County (7.7%).

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 Sherman Township (Gladwin County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sherman Township (Gladwin County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Sherman Township (Gladwin County)—7.4% (±5.0 points)—
Butman Township5.3 mi3.7% (±2.8 points)Not measurably different
Sage Township5.6 mi3.5% (±2.2 points)Not measurably different
Franklin Township (Clare County)6.0 mi2.9% (±2.8 points)Not measurably different
Nester Township7.1 mi9.1% (±8.8 points)Not measurably different
Gladwin Township8.2 mi8.1% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Hamilton Township (Clare County)9.2 mi6.0% (±3.8 points)Not measurably different
Gladwin9.4 mi24.0% (±7.3 points)Higher
Clement Township10 mi8.8% (±4.2 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gladwin, MI (24.0%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
9 (tie)Billings Township0.0% (±2.9 points)
9 (tie)Buckeye Township0.0% (±5.0 points)
9 (tie)Butman Township0.0% (±2.7 points)
9 (tie)Grim Township0.0% (±27.5 points)
9 (tie)Sage Township0.0% (±3.2 points)
9 (tie)Secord Township0.0% (±5.6 points)
9 (tie)Sherman Township (Gladwin County)0.0% (±6.7 points)

Showing 7 of 17 places in Gladwin 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 Sherman Township (Gladwin County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Gladwin County), used by 60.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Sherman Township (Gladwin County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Gladwin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Sherman Township (Gladwin County) have electric heat?

7.4% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Gladwin 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 Sherman township, Gladwin County, Michigan (county subdivision:73140, in state:26 county:051).

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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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