How are homes heated in Eustis, ME?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Eustis, used by 38.9% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
14.5% heat with electricity.
33.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±9.3 points)
- Electricity
- 14.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 33.2%
Heating fuel in Eustis
| Fuel used most | Eustis | Franklin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 2.3% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 33.2% (±14.7 points) | 52.0% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.5% (±5.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.9% (±13.1 points) | 14.4% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.0% (±12.0 points) | 18.1% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.3 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 Eustis, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Franklin County (52.0%).
It is also lower than in Maine (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Eustis, 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 Eustis
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eustis | — | 14.5% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Coplin Plantation | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrabassett Valley | 14 mi | 9.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas Plantation | 14 mi | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rangeley | 18 mi | 10.7% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy River Plantation | 19 mi | 9.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Plantation | 21 mi | 40.7% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingfield | 21 mi | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Rangeley Plantation | 23 mi | 26.1% (±45.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingfield, ME (0.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Eustis
What is the most common way to heat a home in Eustis?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Eustis, used by 38.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Eustis heat with oil?
33.2% (±14.7 points) of occupied homes in Eustis use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Eustis have electric heat?
14.5% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Eustis 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 Eustis town, Franklin County, Maine (county subdivision:24005, in state:23 county:007).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .