Dane County Health Data
Dane County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 128.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Dane County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.2% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dane County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dane County mental health provider density doubles national average
Health data brief for Dane County, Wisconsin.
Dane County features 508 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high concentration of providers is also reflected in the primary care sector, where the county reports 128 providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Other indicators show residents living longer than state and national averages, with a life expectancy of 80.8 years compared to Wisconsin’s 77.8 years and the national 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6%, which is lower than the state rate of 7.0% and less than half of the national 10% rate. Only 13.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from provider registry data and federal population surveys to assist in comparing regional healthcare resources. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.