How are homes heated in Farmington (community), ME?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Farmington (community), used by 34.8% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.3% heat with utility gas.
31.7% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.3% (±5.4 points)
- Electricity
- 31.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 34.8%
Heating fuel in Farmington (community)
| Fuel used most | Farmington (community) | Franklin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% (±5.4 points) | 2.3% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 34.8% (±9.5 points) | 52.0% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.7% (±10.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.9% (±8.9 points) | 14.4% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.7% (±5.0 points) | 18.1% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.3 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 Farmington (community), 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 Farmington (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Franklin County (10.7%).
It is also higher than in Maine (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Farmington (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington (community) | — | 31.7% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Wilton | 5.9 mi | 10.2% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Temple | 6.4 mi | 17.6% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton (community) | 6.9 mi | 14.1% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| New Sharon | 7.2 mi | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Industry | 7.4 mi | 3.6% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Strong | 8.7 mi | 6.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Chesterville | 9.1 mi | 2.4% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| New Vineyard | 9.3 mi | 5.7% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilton, ME (10.2%), Wilton (community), ME (14.1%), New Sharon, ME (2.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Farmington (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Farmington, whose figures include it.
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 Farmington (community)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Farmington (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Farmington (community), used by 34.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Farmington (community) heat with oil?
34.8% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Farmington (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Farmington (community) have electric heat?
31.7% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Farmington (community) 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 Farmington CDP, Maine (place:24740, in state:23).
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 .
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