How are homes heated in Lisbon Falls, ME?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Lisbon Falls, used by 63.7% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.6% heat with utility gas.
8.2% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.6% (±2.5 points)
- Electricity
- 8.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 63.7%
Heating fuel in Lisbon Falls
| Fuel used most | Lisbon Falls | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 13.4% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 63.7% (±9.0 points) | 58.9% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.2% (±4.5 points) | 8.8% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.2% (±5.2 points) | 9.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 5.9% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.8% (±3.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 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 Lisbon Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (58.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lisbon Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (8.8%).
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 Lisbon Falls
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Falls | — | 8.2% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Lisbon (community) | 2.9 mi | 11.8% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 5.2 mi | 7.2% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham | 5.9 mi | 9.9% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sabattus | 5.9 mi | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowdoin | 6.2 mi | 9.1% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham (community) | 7.6 mi | 11.1% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lewiston | 8.0 mi | 10.4% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick | 8.8 mi | 13.3% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Androscoggin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanic Falls (community) | 78.1% (±12.3 points) |
| 2 | Greene (community) | 74.7% (±22.8 points) |
| 3 | Lisbon (community) | 67.3% (±11.4 points) |
| 4 | Lisbon Falls | 63.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 | Livermore Falls (community) | 62.6% (±18.0 points) |
Lisbon Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lisbon, 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 Lisbon Falls
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lisbon Falls?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Lisbon Falls, used by 63.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lisbon Falls heat with oil?
63.7% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Lisbon Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lisbon Falls have electric heat?
8.2% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls CDP, Maine (place:40105, 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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