At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$33,875 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $185,020
Median Rent
$795/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
927/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Madelia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madelia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Madelia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madelia residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,875. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,150 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madelia is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,020. Median rent is $795/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Madelia reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 927/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Madelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madelia has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,380
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$33,875
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$5,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$795
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$185,020
Housing Units931
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property927/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary88/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Madelia was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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