Madison, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jefferson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
12,277
Population
1,421/sq mi density
$57,050
Median Income
$33,904 per capita
$186,600
Home Value
$247,790 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,050 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,600 home value, $827/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7588°N, 85.3971°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.2").