What's Going Around in Madison?
Health data for the Madison, Wisconsin area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Madison, Wisconsin, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Wisconsin. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
1.4% ILI
↓ Declining in Wisconsin
2.8 per 100K
↓ Declining in Wisconsin
2.1 per 100K
↓ Declining in Wisconsin
2 cases in Wisconsin
84.8% in Wisconsin
CDC Recommendations at This Level
Vaccination rates are critically low
- • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
- • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
- • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
- • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Madison Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Wisconsin data as the best available indicator for the Madison area. The health snapshot above shows Madison-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full Wisconsin health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Madison, Wisconsin right now?
Based on Wisconsin state surveillance data (which covers Madison), flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Wisconsin has reported 2 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Madison right now?
Flu activity in Wisconsin (which includes Madison) is currently low with 1.4% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Wisconsin flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Madison?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Madison residents face these key health challenges: Obesity (34.2%), Sleep Deprived (29.9%), High Cholesterol (27.6%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Madison.
Does Madison have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Wisconsin state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Madison area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Madison-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Madison.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.