How are homes heated in Mishawaka, IN?

Name: Heating fuel in Mishawaka, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mishawaka, used by 75.6% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 75.6% (±2.4 points)
Electricity: 22.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Mishawaka

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mishawaka	St. Joseph County	Indiana	United States
Utility gas	75.6% (±2.4 points)	81.0%	58.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.2%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	22.1% (±2.3 points)	15.7%	31.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.5% (±0.7 points)	2.2%	7.2%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.4%	1.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6% (±0.3 points)	0.4%	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 Mishawaka, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Joseph County (0.2%).

It is also lower than in Indiana (0.5%).

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

In Mishawaka, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in St. Joseph County (15.7%).

It is also lower than in Indiana (31.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Mishawaka

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mishawaka
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mishawaka	—	22.1% (±2.3 points)	—
Penn Township (St. Joseph County)	2.6 mi	15.4% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Notre Dame	4.1 mi	61.6% (±25.4 points)	Higher
Indian Village	4.3 mi	8.6% (±11.9 points)	Lower
Granger	4.5 mi	9.2% (±1.9 points)	Lower
Osceola	4.5 mi	5.0% (±4.4 points)	Lower
Harris Township	4.7 mi	14.7% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Clay Township (St. Joseph County)	4.8 mi	24.6% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Roseland	5.2 mi	43.5% (±9.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penn Township (St. Joseph County), IN (15.4%), Indian Village, IN (8.6%), Granger, IN (9.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Notre Dame, IN (61.6%), Roseland, IN (43.5%).

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)	Portage Township (St. Joseph County)	0.2% (±0.2 points)
9 (tie)	Clay Township (St. Joseph County)	0.1% (±0.1 points)
9 (tie)	Penn Township (St. Joseph County)	0.1% (±0.1 points)
11 (tie)	Granger	0.0% (±0.4 points)
11 (tie)	Indian Village	0.0% (±53.8 points)
11 (tie)	Lakeville	0.0% (±10.3 points)
11 (tie)	Mishawaka	0.0% (±0.2 points)
11 (tie)	New Carlisle	0.0% (±4.3 points)
11 (tie)	North Liberty	0.0% (±5.1 points)
11 (tie)	Notre Dame	0.0% (±14.9 points)
11 (tie)	Roseland	0.0% (±7.6 points)
11 (tie)	Walkerton	0.0% (±4.6 points)
11 (tie)	Centre Township	0.0% (±0.6 points)

Showing 13 of 24 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 Mishawaka

What is the most common way to heat a home in Mishawaka?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mishawaka, used by 75.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mishawaka heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Mishawaka use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mishawaka have electric heat?

22.1% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Mishawaka heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mishawaka city, Indiana

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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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