At a Glance
Median Income
$44,181
$21,247 per capita
Home Value
$51,200
Zillow: $54,473
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Madison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Madison a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $44,181 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,247. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $51,200 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $54,473. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,071/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population2,788
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,181
Per Capita$21,247
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,200
Rent$1,010
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$54,473
Housing Units1,642
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,071/100K
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation411 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Madison was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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