How are homes heated in Snow Lake Shores, MS?

Name: Heating fuel in Snow Lake Shores, MS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Snow Lake Shores, used by 50.0% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.3% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.3% (±6.4 points)
Electricity: 50.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Snow Lake Shores

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Snow Lake Shores	Benton County	Mississippi	United States
Utility gas	6.3% (±6.4 points)	24.8%	29.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±17.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	50.0% (±11.9 points)	46.3%	58.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	39.9% (±11.7 points)	22.8%	9.9%	4.9%
Wood	2.5% (±3.1 points)	4.8%	0.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±17.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±17.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±2.0 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±17.1 points)	1.1%	0.7%	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 Snow Lake Shores, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benton County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.1%).

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

In Snow Lake Shores, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Benton County (46.3%).

It is not measurably different from Mississippi (58.9%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Snow Lake Shores

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Snow Lake Shores
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Snow Lake Shores	—	50.0% (±11.9 points)	—
Ashland	3.5 mi	36.6% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different
Holly Springs	12 mi	46.1% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Potts Camp	13 mi	40.0% (±18.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hickory Flat	14 mi	43.2% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
La Grange	16 mi	5.1% (±9.9 points)	Lower
Blue Mountain	16 mi	60.2% (±13.4 points)	Not measurably different
Grand Junction	16 mi	24.7% (±11.5 points)	Lower
Falkner	16 mi	35.4% (±18.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: La Grange, TN (5.1%), Grand Junction, TN (24.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Ashland	0.0% (±16.8 points)
1 (tie)	Hickory Flat	0.0% (±14.8 points)
1 (tie)	Snow Lake Shores	0.0% (±17.1 points)

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 Snow Lake Shores

What is the most common way to heat a home in Snow Lake Shores?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Snow Lake Shores, used by 50.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Snow Lake Shores heat with oil?

0.0% (±17.1 points) of occupied homes in Snow Lake Shores use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Snow Lake Shores have electric heat?

50.0% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Snow Lake Shores heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Snow Lake Shores town, Mississippi

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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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