How are homes heated in Sumner, ME?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Sumner, used by 46.6% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
1.9% heat with electricity.
39.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 1.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 39.6%
Heating fuel in Sumner
| Fuel used most | Sumner | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 1.5% | 8.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 39.6% (±9.3 points) | 58.0% | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 1.9% (±2.5 points) | 8.4% | 11.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.6% (±5.5 points) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 46.6% (±10.1 points) | 17.8% | 8.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% (±3.0 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 Sumner, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Oxford County (58.0%).
It is also lower than in Maine (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sumner, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Oxford County (8.4%).
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 Sumner
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner | — | 1.9% (±2.5 points) | — |
| Peru | 5.5 mi | 3.7% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 5.6 mi | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Paris | 5.6 mi | 14.8% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Hartford | 5.9 mi | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckfield | 9.2 mi | 5.8% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paris | 9.4 mi | 19.6% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Greenwood | 11 mi | 5.5% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 11 mi | 5.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Paris, ME (14.8%), Paris, ME (19.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Sweden | 49.2% (±13.2 points) |
| 26 | Denmark | 47.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 27 | Brownfield | 46.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 28 | Otisfield | 44.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 29 | Lovell | 44.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 30 | Andover | 42.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 31 | Sumner | 39.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 32 | Newry | 32.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 33 | Stoneham | 27.1% (±10.3 points) |
| 34 | Byron | 25.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 35 | Hartford | 25.1% (±9.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 35 places in Oxford 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 Sumner
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sumner?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Sumner, used by 46.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sumner heat with oil?
39.6% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Sumner use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sumner have electric heat?
1.9% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Sumner 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 Sumner town, Oxford County, Maine (county subdivision:75035, in state:23 county:017).
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 .