How are homes heated in Danforth, ME?

Name: Heating fuel in Danforth, ME, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Danforth, used by 63.5% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

13.5% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±7.7 points)
Electricity: 13.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 63.5%

Heating fuel in Danforth

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Danforth	Washington County	Maine	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.6%	8.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	63.5% (±9.0 points)	59.2%	55.3%	3.9%
Electricity	13.5% (±7.6 points)	8.3%	11.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.5% (±4.0 points)	17.6%	13.8%	4.9%
Wood	10.8% (±4.6 points)	12.7%	8.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.8% (±2.4 points)	1.1%	1.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.7 points)	0.2%	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 Danforth, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (59.2%).

It is not measurably different from Maine (55.3%).

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

In Danforth, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (8.3%).

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 Danforth

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Danforth
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Danforth	—	13.5% (±7.6 points)	—
Weston	6.3 mi	13.7% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Haynesville	13 mi	0.0% (±32.0 points)	Not measurably different
Orient	13 mi	7.9% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Reed Plantation	13 mi	1.8% (±4.6 points)	Lower
Topsfield	14 mi	11.5% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Glenwood Plantation	18 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Vanceboro	18 mi	4.1% (±4.5 points)	Lower
Carroll Plantation	19 mi	6.9% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reed Plantation, ME (1.8%), Vanceboro, ME (4.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7	Machiasport	70.0% (±7.8 points)
8	Jonesboro	69.8% (±9.1 points)
9	Columbia Falls	68.7% (±11.4 points)
10	East Machias	67.2% (±5.9 points)
11	Dennysville	64.6% (±9.1 points)
12	Jonesport	64.2% (±6.8 points)
13	Danforth	63.5% (±9.0 points)
14	Charlotte	63.4% (±8.6 points)
15	Robbinston	61.0% (±10.0 points)
16	Columbia	60.9% (±12.7 points)
17	Harrington	60.7% (±10.4 points)
18	Whiting	60.6% (±12.3 points)
19	Milbridge	60.5% (±9.7 points)

Showing 13 of 43 places in Washington 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 Danforth

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Danforth, used by 63.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Danforth heat with oil?

63.5% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Danforth use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Danforth have electric heat?

13.5% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Danforth heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danforth town, Washington 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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