Dane County, WI
Living in Dane County
Bikeability76
Walkability69
Commute77
Public Transit60
Affordability49
Public Safety70
Airports36
Hospitals96
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
536kPopulation+58k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate18%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$968Median Monthly Rent+$221 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dane County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Dane County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dane County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dane County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dane County, WI
Blessed Sacrament School
0 miles, W
Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart
1 miles, S
St James School
1 miles, E
Edgewood Campus School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dane County, WI
Edgewood College
1 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1 miles, NE
Maranatha Baptist University
35 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dane County, WI
Meriter Hospital
1 miles, E
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital-Madison
1 miles, SE
Mendota Mental Health Institute
5 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dane County, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
6 miles, NE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
62 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
77 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
80 miles, SW