How are homes heated in Carrabassett Valley, ME?

Name: Heating fuel in Carrabassett Valley, ME, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Carrabassett Valley, used by 42.0% (±15.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.8% heat with utility gas.

9.1% heat with electricity.

36.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.8% (±1.0 points)
Electricity: 9.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 36.5%

Heating fuel in Carrabassett Valley

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Carrabassett Valley	Franklin County	Maine	United States
Utility gas	0.8% (±1.0 points)	2.3%	8.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	36.5% (±17.2 points)	52.0%	55.3%	3.9%
Electricity	9.1% (±6.2 points)	10.7%	11.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.0% (±15.8 points)	14.4%	13.8%	4.9%
Wood	11.0% (±7.5 points)	18.1%	8.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.0%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.3%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±1.2 points)	2.0%	1.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.1%	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 Carrabassett Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Franklin County (52.0%).

It is also lower than in Maine (55.3%).

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

In Carrabassett Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Franklin County (10.7%).

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 Carrabassett Valley

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Carrabassett Valley
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Carrabassett Valley	—	9.1% (±6.2 points)	—
Kingfield	7.2 mi	0.7% (±1.1 points)	Lower
Highland Plantation	8.6 mi	40.7% (±36.8 points)	Not measurably different
Coplin Plantation	9.8 mi	0.0% (±54.6 points)	Not measurably different
Eustis	14 mi	14.5% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Pleasant Ridge Plantation	15 mi	0.0% (±42.1 points)	Not measurably different
New Portland	15 mi	1.5% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Phillips	16 mi	4.9% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Dallas Plantation	17 mi	0.0% (±20.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingfield, ME (0.7%), New Portland, ME (1.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
12	Carthage	49.3% (±13.8 points)
13	New Vineyard	48.5% (±10.5 points)
14	Coplin Plantation	48.0% (±42.6 points)
15	Farmington	44.0% (±7.1 points)
16	Rangeley	40.7% (±14.4 points)
17	Sandy River Plantation	37.2% (±23.3 points)
18	Carrabassett Valley	36.5% (±17.2 points)
19	Eustis	33.2% (±14.7 points)
20	Temple	30.2% (±9.7 points)
21	Rangeley Plantation	0.0% (±40.2 points)

Showing 10 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Carrabassett Valley

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Carrabassett Valley, used by 42.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Carrabassett Valley heat with oil?

36.5% (±17.2 points) of occupied homes in Carrabassett Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Carrabassett Valley have electric heat?

9.1% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Carrabassett Valley heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrabassett Valley town, Franklin County, Maine

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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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