How are homes heated in La Crosse, WI?

Name: Heating fuel in La Crosse, WI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in La Crosse, used by 59.1% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.6% heat with electricity.

1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 59.1% (±2.5 points)
Electricity: 35.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.0%

Heating fuel in La Crosse

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	La Crosse	La Crosse County	Wisconsin	United States
Utility gas	59.1% (±2.5 points)	60.9%	64.8%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.0% (±0.4 points)	1.5%	1.4%	3.9%
Electricity	35.6% (±2.5 points)	28.1%	17.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.1% (±0.7 points)	6.7%	11.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.1% (±0.1 points)	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±0.6 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±0.6 points)	0.6%	0.6%	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 La Crosse, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from La Crosse County (1.5%).

It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In La Crosse, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in La Crosse County (28.1%).

It is also higher than in Wisconsin (17.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near La Crosse

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with La Crosse
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
La Crosse	—	35.6% (±2.5 points)	—
French Island	3.0 mi	24.8% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Town of Medary	3.0 mi	7.7% (±3.2 points)	Lower
La Crescent	4.0 mi	18.3% (±7.0 points)	Lower
Town of Shelby	4.4 mi	12.2% (±5.2 points)	Lower
Onalaska	4.6 mi	32.3% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Campbell	5.5 mi	24.8% (±6.4 points)	Lower
La Crescent Township	5.8 mi	17.3% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Hokah Township	5.8 mi	5.7% (±3.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: French Island, WI (24.8%), Town of Medary, WI (7.7%), La Crescent, MN (18.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across La Crosse County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)	Town of Greenfield (La Crosse County)	2.9% (±1.7 points)
7 (tie)	Town of Holland (La Crosse County)	2.9% (±4.3 points)
9	Town of Hamilton	2.5% (±2.0 points)
10	Town of Onalaska	2.2% (±2.0 points)
11	West Salem	1.8% (±1.6 points)
12	Bangor	1.3% (±1.2 points)
13 (tie)	La Crosse	1.0% (±0.4 points)
13 (tie)	Town of Bangor	1.0% (±1.6 points)
15	Onalaska	0.7% (±0.8 points)
16	Town of Campbell	0.5% (±0.9 points)
17 (tie)	Holmen	0.0% (±0.5 points)
17 (tie)	Rockland	0.0% (±8.1 points)

Showing 12 of 18 places in La Crosse 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 La Crosse

What is the most common way to heat a home in La Crosse?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in La Crosse, used by 59.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in La Crosse heat with oil?

1.0% (±0.4 points) of occupied homes in La Crosse use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in La Crosse have electric heat?

35.6% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in La Crosse heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Crosse city, Wisconsin

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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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