How are homes heated in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County), MI?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County), used by 43.3% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.9% heat with electricity.

1.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
43.3% (±8.4 points)
Electricity
3.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
1.3%

Heating fuel in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSherman Township (St. Joseph County)St. Joseph CountyMichiganUnited States
Utility gas43.3% (±8.4 points)61.2%74.9%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1.3% (±1.3 points)1.6%0.8%3.9%
Electricity3.9% (±3.1 points)10.0%12.1%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)42.8% (±8.6 points)19.6%8.7%4.9%
Wood7.0% (±3.1 points)4.6%2.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.4 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.4 points)0.5%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±2.4 points)1.4%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used1.7% (±1.9 points)1.1%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 (St. Joseph County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Joseph County (1.6%).

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

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

In Sherman Township (St. Joseph County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in St. Joseph County (10.0%).

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 (St. Joseph County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sherman Township (St. Joseph County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Sherman Township (St. Joseph County)—3.9% (±3.1 points)—
Centreville4.9 mi13.1% (±6.6 points)Higher
Sturgis Township5.0 mi10.0% (±4.7 points)Higher
Sturgis5.3 mi18.3% (±4.6 points)Higher
Nottawa Township (St. Joseph County)5.5 mi5.0% (±2.5 points)Not measurably different
Florence Township6.0 mi7.3% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Burr Oak Township6.9 mi4.1% (±2.7 points)Not measurably different
Lockport Township7.5 mi11.2% (±5.2 points)Higher
White Pigeon Township7.9 mi11.6% (±4.0 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Centreville, MI (13.1%), Sturgis Township, MI (10.0%), Sturgis, MI (18.3%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Joseph County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
5Fawn River Township3.8% (±3.7 points)
6Leonidas Township3.7% (±3.1 points)
7Fabius Township3.5% (±2.1 points)
8Burr Oak Township1.9% (±2.1 points)
9Constantine Township1.8% (±1.7 points)
10Flowerfield Township1.4% (±1.2 points)
11Sherman Township (St. Joseph County)1.3% (±1.3 points)
12Sturgis Township1.1% (±1.1 points)
13White Pigeon Township0.9% (±1.3 points)
14Nottawa Township (St. Joseph County)0.3% (±0.7 points)
15 (tie)Sturgis0.0% (±0.7 points)
15 (tie)Three Rivers0.0% (±0.9 points)
15 (tie)Colon Township0.0% (±2.3 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in St. Joseph 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 (St. Joseph County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County), used by 43.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) heat with oil?

1.3% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) have electric heat?

3.9% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (St. Joseph 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, St. Joseph County, Michigan (county subdivision:73300, in state:26 county:149).

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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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