How are homes heated in Blaine, ME?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Blaine, used by 52.2% (±18.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
15.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±10.5 points)
- Electricity
- 15.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 52.2%
Heating fuel in Blaine
| Fuel used most | Blaine | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.8% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 52.2% (±18.9 points) | 67.8% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.0% (±10.4 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.9% (±5.9 points) | 5.1% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.8% (±10.1 points) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 14.2% (±8.7 points) | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 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 Blaine, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Aroostook County (67.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Blaine, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Aroostook County (10.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (11.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Blaine
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | — | 15.0% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Mars Hill | 5.0 mi | 9.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater | 5.1 mi | 10.2% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield | 6.5 mi | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Easton | 10 mi | 7.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 11 mi | 13.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman | 15 mi | 11.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Presque Isle | 16 mi | 14.0% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 17 mi | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westfield, ME (1.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Portage Lake | 58.3% (±11.0 points) |
| 45 | Monticello | 57.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 46 | Sherman | 57.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 47 | Westmanland | 56.5% (±18.5 points) |
| 48 | Stockholm | 54.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 49 | Bridgewater | 53.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Blaine | 52.2% (±18.9 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Perham | 52.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 52 | Garfield Plantation | 52.1% (±26.1 points) |
| 53 | Hammond | 52.0% (±22.7 points) |
| 54 | Oakfield | 50.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 55 | Littleton | 50.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 56 (tie) | Dyer Brook | 50.0% (±19.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Aroostook 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 Blaine
What is the most common way to heat a home in Blaine?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Blaine, used by 52.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Blaine heat with oil?
52.2% (±18.9 points) of occupied homes in Blaine use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Blaine have electric heat?
15.0% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Blaine 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 Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:05385, in state:23 county:003).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .