How are homes heated in Star Valley Ranch, WY?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Star Valley Ranch, used by 66.7% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.3% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.3% (±2.3 points)
- Electricity
- 66.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Star Valley Ranch
| Fuel used most | Star Valley Ranch | Lincoln County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% (±2.3 points) | 21.3% | 59.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 66.7% (±8.1 points) | 45.0% | 23.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.1% (±7.2 points) | 16.3% | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.9% (±3.3 points) | 15.8% | 4.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 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 Star Valley Ranch, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Star Valley Ranch, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lincoln County (45.0%).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (23.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Star Valley Ranch
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley Ranch | — | 66.7% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Thayne | 4.4 mi | 65.1% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine | 13 mi | 76.7% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Afton | 18 mi | 57.1% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hoback | 25 mi | 65.6% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Park | 32 mi | 32.0% (±15.2 points) | Lower |
| Rafter J Ranch | 32 mi | 64.1% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irwin | 33 mi | 66.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson | 34 mi | 53.0% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Park, WY (32.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Alpine | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Cokeville | 0.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Diamondville | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kemmerer | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | La Barge | 0.0% (±23.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Opal | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Star Valley Ranch | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Thayne | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Lincoln 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 Valley Ranch
What is the most common way to heat a home in Star Valley Ranch?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Star Valley Ranch, used by 66.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Star Valley Ranch heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Star Valley Ranch use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Star Valley Ranch have electric heat?
66.7% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Star Valley Ranch 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 Valley Ranch town, Wyoming (place:73180, in state:56).
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 .
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