At a Glance
Median Income
$52,750
$42,280 per capita
Home Value
$48,600
Zillow: $134,798
Median Rent
$590/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.5% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $52,750 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $48,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,798. Median rent is $590/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
22.3% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population943
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,750
Per Capita$42,280
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent$590
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$134,798
Housing Units522
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,547/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Madison was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.