Madison, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
2,788 Population
$44,181 Median Income
$51,200 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
46.7 yrs Median Age
7.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
1.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population2,788
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupBlack 57.7%

Economy

1.5/5
Median Income$44,181
Per Capita Income$21,247
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty Rate29.3%
County GDP$40,403M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$51,200
Zillow Value$54,473
Median Rent$1,010
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,218

Health

Obesity48.6%
Diabetes15.2%
Depression20.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul32° / 79°
Rain41 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 49 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+82.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.29
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute21 min
Work From Home0.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Madison Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$44,181
Home Value$51,200
Median Rent$1,010
Poverty Rate29.3%
Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
Unemployment11.5%
Avg Temperature56.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,788
Population Density197 per sq mi
Median Age46.7 years
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29.6% Black 57.7% Hispanic 4.7% Other 8%
White29.6%
Black or African American57.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.0%

Language

English Only93.2%
Spanish Speakers6.8%
English 93.2% Spanish 6.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.2%
Health Insurance90.3%

Income

41% below avg
Median Household Income$44,181
Per Capita Income$21,247
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,519
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate11.5%
Poverty Rate29.3%
Total Establishments (County)15,318
County GDP$40,403M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,029
Healthcare Facilities2,212
Retail Stores810
Manufacturing366
Total Establishments15,318

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,029 Healthcare 2,212 Retail 810 Manufacturing 366

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,224
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,881

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.7 min
Work From Home0.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

82% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$51,200
Zillow Home Value Index$54,473

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$99,900
Price Per Sq Ft$115
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio94.1%
Price Drops11.1%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied44.9%

Rental Costs

13% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,010

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$955
1 Bedroom$995
2 Bedroom$1,218
3 Bedroom$1,568
4 Bedroom$1,812

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,881
Effective Tax Rate (est.)9.53%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity48.6%
Diabetes15.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure41.7%
Asthma12.4%
COPD8.2%
Stroke4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.3%
Regular Checkup79.0%
Premature Death Rate15,768 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,212
Restaurants (County)1,029

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)71

Temperature

32°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median49.0
AQI CategoryGood
Good Air Days52.7%
Unhealthy Days/Year6

Geography & Location

Elevation411 ft (125 m)
Land Area14.2 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density197 per sq mi
Latitude38.6863°
Longitude-90.1018°
County FIPS29510

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.7%
D 81.4%

Democrat +64.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
High School+82.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.29

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density197 per sq mi
Land Area14.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)71

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