How are homes heated in Mechanic Falls, ME?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Mechanic Falls, used by 84.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.2% heat with utility gas.
4.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.2% (±2.0 points)
- Electricity
- 4.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 84.3%
Heating fuel in Mechanic Falls
| Fuel used most | Mechanic Falls | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 13.4% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 84.3% (±8.6 points) | 58.9% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | 8.8% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.3% (±5.3 points) | 9.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 5.9% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 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 Mechanic Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Androscoggin County (58.9%).
It is also higher than in Maine (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Mechanic Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (8.8%).
It is also lower than in Maine (11.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Mechanic Falls
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Falls | — | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Poland | 4.0 mi | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minot | 4.1 mi | 5.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 4.4 mi | 8.5% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford (community) | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otisfield | 7.2 mi | 5.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 7.3 mi | 5.2% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 7.8 mi | 10.8% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| South Paris | 9.5 mi | 23.2% (±15.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Auburn, ME (10.8%), South Paris, ME (23.2%).
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 | 84.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 2 | Poland | 73.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 3 | Sabattus | 73.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 4 | Wales | 70.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 5 | Lisbon | 69.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Greene | 68.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 | Livermore Falls | 65.0% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Androscoggin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mechanic Falls include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mechanic Falls (community).
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 Mechanic Falls
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mechanic Falls?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Mechanic Falls, used by 84.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mechanic Falls heat with oil?
84.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Mechanic Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mechanic Falls have electric heat?
4.3% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Mechanic 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 Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin County, Maine (county subdivision:44585, in state:23 county:001).
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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