Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Dane is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,039. Residents earn $110,769 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dane receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Dane stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dane is $110,769, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Dane among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Dane is $334,800, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dane is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Dane experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,769 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,432 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,538 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,084 |
| County GDP | $62,806M |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Healthcare | 1,603 |
| Retail | 1,634 |
| Manufacturing | 517 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.61% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $334,800 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $485,686 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,268 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,482 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,694 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,236 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,509 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,743 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.61% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,427/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 1,072 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2461°N, 89.4996°W |
| County FIPS | 55025 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.33 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,603 |
| Restaurants | 1,425 |
| Retail Stores | 1,634 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |