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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Mason County), used by 60.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

14.1% heat with electricity.

1.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.0% (±7.8 points)
Electricity
14.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.4%

Heating fuel in Sherman Township (Mason County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSherman Township (Mason County)Mason CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas0.0% (±7.8 points)48.6%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.4% (±1.4 points)0.9%0.8%3.9%
Electricity14.1% (±6.5 points)11.5%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)60.8% (±8.1 points)28.2%8.7%4.9%
Wood15.1% (±5.6 points)8.5%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.8 points)0.1%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±7.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel5.9% (±2.9 points)1.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used2.7% (±2.3 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 Sherman Township (Mason County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mason County (0.9%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Sherman Township (Mason County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mason County (11.5%).

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 (Mason County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sherman Township (Mason County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Sherman Township (Mason County)—14.1% (±6.5 points)—
Free Soil4.6 mi0.0% (±37.4 points)Not measurably different
Free Soil Township6.1 mi3.1% (±2.4 points)Lower
Victory Township6.1 mi9.8% (±7.4 points)Not measurably different
Custer6.2 mi2.0% (±3.0 points)Lower
Sheridan Township (Mason County)6.2 mi7.6% (±5.8 points)Not measurably different
Custer Township (Mason County)6.6 mi3.3% (±2.0 points)Lower
Scottville7.0 mi15.0% (±5.9 points)Not measurably different
Meade Township (Mason County)8.0 mi3.1% (±5.0 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Free Soil Township, MI (3.1%), Custer, MI (2.0%), Custer Township (Mason County), MI (3.3%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Riverton Township5.5% (±3.9 points)
2Free Soil Township4.4% (±3.4 points)
3Eden Township (Mason County)3.1% (±3.5 points)
4Custer Township (Mason County)2.7% (±3.1 points)
5Grant Township (Mason County)2.6% (±2.5 points)
6Sheridan Township (Mason County)1.8% (±1.8 points)
7Sherman Township (Mason County)1.4% (±1.4 points)
8Victory Township1.1% (±1.3 points)
9Pere Marquette Charter Township0.9% (±1.0 points)
10Amber Township0.7% (±1.0 points)
11Summit Township (Mason County)0.5% (±0.8 points)
12 (tie)Ludington0.0% (±0.8 points)
12 (tie)Scottville0.0% (±5.3 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Mason County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Sherman Township (Mason County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fountain.

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 (Mason County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Mason County), used by 60.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

1.4% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Mason County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

14.1% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Mason 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, Mason County, Michigan (county subdivision:73240, in state:26 county:105).

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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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