Madison, AR

Arkansas

Madison is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 574. Residents earn $60,809 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
574 Population 231/sq mi density
$60,809 Median Income $31,211 per capita
$57,200 Home Value
$845 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,809 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,200 home value, $845/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,809
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,200
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $845
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.6%
45% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Madison Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population574
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 16%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,809
Per Capita$31,211
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$943M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,200
Rent$845
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units454
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity46.6%
Uninsured12.2%
Smoking16.8%
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.12

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.6%
Libraries1

Is Madison a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Madison receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Madison offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Madison is $60,809, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Madison is $57,200, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Madison enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Madison has a population of 574 with a density of 231 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (82.9%), with 15.7% White.

Population

574
Total Population
231
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Madison vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Madison vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Madison is $60,809, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Madison vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,809
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,211
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$44,263

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)585
County GDP$943M

Business (County)

Restaurants40
Healthcare68
Retail84
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,516
57% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Madison is $57,200, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,200
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,007
1 Bedroom$1,115
2 Bedrooms$1,347
3 Bedrooms$1,873
4 Bedrooms$2,213

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units454
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,516
57% below US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In Madison, 46.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 20.4% report depression. 36.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Madison vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.6%
45% above US avg
Diabetes15.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure45.0%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.1%
Cancer5.2%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.9%
Physical Inactivity36.7%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep48.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Uninsured12.2%
42% above US avg
Checkup Rate80.9%
Dental Visits44.8%
Premature Death15,430/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.9/10
Exercise Access72.5%
Healthcare Facilities68
Madison has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall2.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates35.0180°N, 90.7312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.7-point margin. 80.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.7%
D 49.4%

Winner: Democrat by 0.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+84.6%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.12
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density231/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.6%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities68
Restaurants40
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

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