Dane County Health Data
Dane County, Wisconsin
Health Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
508
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County leads the nation
At 80.8 years, Dane residents live 4.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4—among the best in America—and enjoy a 13.2% poor/fair health rate well below the national 18%. The county's 4.6% uninsured rate is extraordinarily low, reflecting near-universal coverage.
Wisconsin's health champion
Dane County dominates Wisconsin health rankings with a life expectancy of 80.8 years—3 years above the state average—and an uninsured rate of 4.6%, nearly 40% lower than Wisconsin's 7.0%. The county represents the state's health potential.
Far ahead of regional peers
Dane's 80.8-year life expectancy exceeds every regional neighbor by at least 2 years, and its 128 primary care providers per 100K dwarfs Clark's 20 and rivals the richest health systems nationwide. With 508 mental health providers per 100K—five times most rural counties—Dane offers unmatched behavioral health access.
Exceptional access, exceptional care
Just 4.6% of Dane residents lack coverage, and with 128 primary care and 508 mental health providers per 100K, the county sustains one of America's strongest healthcare ecosystems. This density of resources enables rapid diagnosis, specialist referrals, and integrated mental health support.
Complete Dane's health story
With 95%+ coverage, Dane has nearly achieved universal access; if you're in the small 4.6% uninsured, enrollment solidifies your participation in the county's health leadership. Visit healthcare.gov to find a plan that fits your needs.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.