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Madison, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
12,277
Population
1,421/sq mi density
$57,050
Median Income
$33,904 per capita
$186,600
Home Value
$235,756 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
551
Violent Crime/100K
3,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,050 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,600 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").