How are homes heated in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County), WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County), used by 51.2% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% heat with utility gas.
7.2% heat with electricity.
6.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 27.0% (±5.6 points)
- Electricity
- 7.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.8%
Heating fuel in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.0% (±5.6 points) | 74.3% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.8% (±3.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.2% (±3.3 points) | 13.1% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 51.2% (±7.0 points) | 8.8% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.2% (±3.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 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 the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Sheboygan County (1.1%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Sheboygan County (13.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (17.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) | — | 7.2% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Random Lake | 2.6 mi | 22.6% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Adell | 2.9 mi | 10.2% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fredonia | 5.1 mi | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade | 5.3 mi | 8.2% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Scott (Sheboygan County) | 6.2 mi | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lyndon (Sheboygan County) | 6.3 mi | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Holland (Sheboygan County) | 6.4 mi | 6.9% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waldo | 6.4 mi | 9.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Lyndon (Sheboygan County), WI (2.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Random Lake, WI (22.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sheboygan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Russell (Sheboygan County) | 10.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 2 | Town of Lyndon (Sheboygan County) | 9.8% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Town of Greenbush | 9.1% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Scott (Sheboygan County) | 8.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Mitchell | 7.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) | 6.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Herman (Sheboygan County) | 5.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Rhine | 5.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 9 | Adell | 5.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Mosel | 4.2% (±2.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Cascade | 3.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Waldo | 3.9% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Sheboygan 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 Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County), used by 51.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) heat with oil?
6.8% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) have electric heat?
7.2% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Sherman (Sheboygan 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 town, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:73425, in state:55 county:117).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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