How are homes heated in Sherman Township (Riley County), KS?

Name: Heating fuel in Sherman Township (Riley County), KS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Riley County), used by 44.4% (±19.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.6% heat with utility gas.

28.5% heat with electricity.

8.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.6% (±4.4 points)
Electricity: 28.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.3%

Heating fuel in Sherman Township (Riley County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Sherman Township (Riley County)	Riley County	Kansas	United States
Utility gas	3.6% (±4.4 points)	50.3%	63.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.3% (±10.3 points)	0.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	28.5% (±14.3 points)	41.2%	26.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	44.4% (±19.5 points)	6.5%	7.8%	4.9%
Wood	12.3% (±10.7 points)	0.7%	1.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	2.0% (±2.3 points)	0.5%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.4 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.4 points)	0.3%	0.3%	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 (Riley County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Riley County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).

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

In Sherman Township (Riley County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Riley County (41.2%).

It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Sherman Township (Riley County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sherman Township (Riley County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Sherman Township (Riley County)	—	28.5% (±14.3 points)	—
Randolph	4.0 mi	21.4% (±16.9 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Riley County)	5.7 mi	21.9% (±14.9 points)	Not measurably different
Grant Township (Riley County)	5.7 mi	56.2% (±17.3 points)	Higher
Leonardville	6.0 mi	27.7% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Riley	6.6 mi	18.3% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Fancy Creek Township	8.0 mi	0.0% (±46.8 points)	Not measurably different
Blue Valley Township	8.1 mi	26.0% (±14.2 points)	Not measurably different
Bala Township	8.1 mi	35.3% (±13.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grant Township (Riley County), KS (56.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	May Day Township	24.2% (±36.3 points)
2	Sherman Township (Riley County)	8.3% (±10.3 points)
3	Leonardville	3.1% (±4.8 points)
4	Bala Township	2.1% (±3.4 points)
5	Jackson Township (Riley County)	1.9% (±3.0 points)
6 (tie)	Fort Riley	0.0% (±1.6 points)
6 (tie)	Manhattan	0.0% (±0.1 points)
6 (tie)	Ogden	0.0% (±4.0 points)

Showing 8 of 20 places in Riley 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 (Riley County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sherman Township (Riley County), used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

8.3% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Riley County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

28.5% (±14.3 points) of occupied homes in Sherman Township (Riley County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman township, Riley County, Kansas

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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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