How are homes heated in Star Prairie, WI?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Star Prairie, used by 61.8% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 61.8% (±13.9 points)
- Electricity
- 7.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Star Prairie
| Fuel used most | Star Prairie | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.8% (±13.9 points) | 62.9% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.2% (±4.8 points) | 16.9% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 25.3% (±13.8 points) | 15.4% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.8% (±7.9 points) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.4 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 Star Prairie, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Croix County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Star Prairie, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in St. Croix County (16.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (17.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Star Prairie
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Prairie | — | 7.2% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Town of Star Prairie | 3.9 mi | 11.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alden | 4.0 mi | 6.6% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stanton (St. Croix County) | 4.3 mi | 2.2% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Richmond | 5.1 mi | 24.2% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Deer Park | 7.0 mi | 21.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset | 8.5 mi | 36.0% (±11.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of Farmington (Polk County) | 8.6 mi | 5.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Richmond (St. Croix County) | 8.9 mi | 14.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Richmond, WI (24.2%), Somerset, WI (36.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Croix County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Hudson | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Baldwin | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Hammond | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 24 (tie) | North Hudson | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Roberts | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Somerset | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Star Prairie | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Wilson | 0.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of Cady | 0.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of St. Joseph | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of Star Prairie | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 33 places in St. Croix 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 Star Prairie
What is the most common way to heat a home in Star Prairie?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Star Prairie, used by 61.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Star Prairie heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Star Prairie use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Star Prairie have electric heat?
7.2% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Star Prairie 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 Star Prairie village, Wisconsin (place:76825, in state:55).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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