Dane County

WI · Pop. 53,046 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Dane County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 53,046.

$/Acre: $3,733

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax5.56%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$45,898

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,733

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale2136

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,403 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K473

Property Crime /100K556

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate