How are homes heated in Sherman Township (Isabella County), MI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Isabella County), used by 44.3% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.3% heat with electricity.
2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.3% (±9.8 points)
- Electricity
- 7.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.4%
Heating fuel in Sherman Township (Isabella County)
| Fuel used most | Sherman Township (Isabella County) | Isabella County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.3% (±9.8 points) | 51.2% | 74.9% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | 19.4% | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 27.1% (±8.7 points) | 20.1% | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.1% (±11.5 points) | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.8% (±2.9 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 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 (Isabella County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Isabella County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Sherman Township (Isabella County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Isabella County (19.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (12.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Sherman Township (Isabella County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | — | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 4.9 mi | 7.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broomfield Township | 5.6 mi | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | 6.1 mi | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 6.2 mi | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barryton | 7.6 mi | 6.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 8.2 mi | 4.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fork Township | 8.3 mi | 7.8% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 8.5 mi | 8.6% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nottawa Township (Isabella County), MI (2.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Isabella County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 7.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 | Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | 5.5% (±2.8 points) |
| 3 | Coe Township | 4.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 | Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 4.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | Lincoln Township (Isabella County) | 4.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 6 | Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 2.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 7 | Rolland Township | 2.3% (±1.5 points) |
| 8 | Fremont Township (Isabella County) | 2.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 9 | Broomfield Township | 2.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 10 | Vernon Township (Isabella County) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 | Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | 1.2% (±1.2 points) |
| 12 | Denver Township (Isabella County) | 0.9% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Isabella County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Sherman Township (Isabella County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Isabella, Weidman.
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 (Isabella County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sherman Township (Isabella County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Isabella County), used by 44.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sherman Township (Isabella County) heat with oil?
2.4% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Isabella County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sherman Township (Isabella County) have electric heat?
7.3% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Isabella 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, Isabella County, Michigan (county subdivision:73200, in state:26 county:073).
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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