Madison, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
58,335
Population
1,908/sq mi density
$131,436
Median Income
$54,644 per capita
$367,900
Home Value
$376,486 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
211
Violent Crime/100K
1,329 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$131,436 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$367,900 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7105°N, 86.7623°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.5").