Star Prairie Town Hall 01, 2024
Star Prairie’s story
169 years in pictures
Census counts: 253 in 1910, 678 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and 2 maps from 1948 on.
- 1857Star Prairie is settled
Star PrairieWI
Trash & recycling3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0
Population
656
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$284K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
72
A commuter town
Is Star Prairie a good place to live?
No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Star Prairie. Star Prairie’s January low is 5°F, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 11°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. The biggest park or preserve is Star Prairie Waterfowl Production Area, at 38 acres. Star Prairie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Star Prairie stand out
Where Star Prairie beats most towns.
Small town
656 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Star PrairieStantonAldenStar Prairie
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Star Prairie: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Star Prairie, and how to reach them.
PowerSt Croix Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterStar Prairie WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpStar Prairie Recycling CenterDrop-offTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Star Prairie ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5402654026 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Star Prairie.
Work & commute
Most of Star Prairie’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Star Prairie for work: only 0% work in town. 11% of residents live below the poverty line in Star Prairie, above Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and close to U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are New Richmond (9%), Somerset (6%) and Hudson (6%).
0%work in town
| Star Prairie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Star Prairie0%
New Richmond9%
Somerset6%
Hudson6%
Bayport3%
19 mi
median commute distance
72
jobs based in Star Prairie
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Star Prairie
Star Prairie has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Star Prairie’s July high is 82°F.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring33–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Star Prairie is
Star Prairie beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of Star Prairie adults binge drink.
| Star Prairie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 78% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Star Prairie | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Westfields Hospital and Clinic
5.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Star Prairie faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
2.8%conserved
2.8%
conserved · 39 of 1,363 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Star Prairie Waterfowl Production Area | — | 38 |
| 2. Saratoga Springs Park | — | 23 |
| 3. River Island Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$257Kmedian sale price
| Star Prairie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,047 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 50 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Star Prairie. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
37 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
39 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
35 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
38 mi LandmarkFort SnellingSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Star Prairie
17pages on Star Prairie
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Star Prairie; the nearest are
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Center City, MN18.1 miUniversity of Wisconsin-River FallsUniversity or college · Public · River Falls24.2 mi$9,008 in-state tuitionCentury CollegeCommunity college · Public · White Bear Lake, MN24.4 mi$6,214 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Star Prairie residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Star Prairie for work
Where Star Prairie’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
72jobs based in Star Prairie
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Star Prairie
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Star Prairie is a village in St. Croix County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 678 at the 2020 census. The village is located along the Apple River on the boundary between the Town of Star Prairie and the Town of Stanton.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
- ZIP code
- 54026
Questions about Star Prairie
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Star Prairie, WI a good place to live?
Star Prairie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.